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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VH-515, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 7 months before the VH-515 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-320 grades versus the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus VH-515

 TG-320 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-320

 VH-515 TG-320 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VH-515

 TG-320 VH-515 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 against the VH-515.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and VH-515.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
35
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus TG-320Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-320 Olympus VH-515
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $648