Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VH-515

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-5 versus Olympus VH-515, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 4 years after the VH-515 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-5 scores versus the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 provides external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-5 versus Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 vs the VH-515.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and VH-515.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.