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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Olympus VH-515, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 11 months after the VH-515 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the VH-515 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus VH-515

 TG-2 iHS VH-515 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 VH-515 TG-2 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VH-515

 TG-2 iHS VH-515 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the VH-515.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and VH-515.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-2 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
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comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
62
provides touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
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quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging factors
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
35
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSOlympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Olympus VH-515
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-28 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $648