Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL225

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was revealed 3 years after the TL225 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VH-515 grades vs the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 has external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 against the TL225.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and TL225.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger VH-515 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.