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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 2 years later than the VH-515 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-4 matches up versus the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus VH-515

 TG-4 VH-515 
RevealedApril 2015August 2012More recent by 33 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-4

 VH-515 TG-4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VH-515

 TG-4 VH-515 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the VH-515.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and VH-515.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Olympus VH-515 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (380 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
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great battery power (380 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
62
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
62
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
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relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247g)
35
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Tough TG-4Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus VH-515
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-04-13 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 247g (0.54 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $379 $648