Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VH-515

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.