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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 12 months prior to the VH-515 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-810 scores versus the VH-515 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus VH-515

 TG-810 VH-515 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-810

 VH-515 TG-810 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2011More modern by 12 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VH-515

 TG-810 VH-515 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 has external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 and the VH-515.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and VH-515.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus TG-810Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-810 Olympus VH-515
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $428 $648