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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Previous Model is 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
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 6 years later than the VH-515 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-6 grades versus the VH-515 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus VH-515

 TG-6 VH-515 
LaunchedMay 2019August 2012Fresher by 83 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-6

 VH-515 TG-6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Olympus VH-515

 TG-6 VH-515 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 compared to the VH-515.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and VH-515.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
40
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
Olympus VH-515 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography details
47
high fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography information
68
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
offers touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (253g)
35
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Tough TG-6Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus VH-515
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-05-22 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $449 $648