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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VH-515, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the VH-515 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-610 matches up vs the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 TG-610 VH-515 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 VH-515 TG-610 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 TG-610 VH-515 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the VH-515.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and VH-515.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-610 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
27
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
64
 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery (210 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
 includes touch focus
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
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 quite wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery (210 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
37
 really wide (26mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
35
 really wide (26mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus TG-610Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-610 Olympus VH-515
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $223 $648