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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the VG-160 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus VG-160

 TG-850 iHS VG-160 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 VG-160 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VG-160

 TG-850 iHS VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the VG-160.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and VG-160.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography details
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
72
great battery (330 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (21mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (165 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
50
quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery (330 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (165 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
33
quite wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
30
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSOlympus VG-160
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Olympus VG-160
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs 165 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $90