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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-120, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced around the same time to the VG-120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-310 grades against the VG-120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus VG-120

		

		

			
 TG-310 VG-120 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 VG-120 TG-310 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-120

		

		

			
 TG-310 VG-120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 versus the VG-120.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and VG-120.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the production date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography highlights
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
48
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography advice
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
26
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (160 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 environment proof
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery (160 shots)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
 quite wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery (160 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging factors
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
28
 quite wide (26mm)
 offers face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus TG-310Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-310 Olympus VG-120
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 155 gr (0.34 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 photos 160 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $190