Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515
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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2011
(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

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was launched 18 months before the VH-515 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 grades vs the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus VH-515
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus VG-110
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Olympus VH-515
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the VH-515.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and VH-515 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and VH-515.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Olympus VH-515 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | 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 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 | 170 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $150 | $648 |