Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VG-145

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 4 years later than the VG-145 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-870 scores against the VG-145 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 features outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus VG-145 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 vs the VG-145.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and VG-145 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and VG-145.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer TG-870 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.