Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VH-515 was released 3 years earlier than the TS6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the VH-515 matches up vs the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Panasonic TS6
| VH-515 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus VH-515
| TS6 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | August 2012 | Newer by 28 months |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Panasonic TS6
| VH-515 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 against the TS6.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and TS6.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged VH-515 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2015-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 370 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $648 | $300 |