Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus VH-515
TG-810 | VH-515 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-810
VH-515 | TG-810 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VH-515
TG-810 | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |