Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-310 was revealed 6 months prior to the VG-145 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 scores vs the VG-145 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus VG-145
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus TG-310
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-145
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 versus the VG-145.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and VG-145 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and VG-145.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Olympus VG-145 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | 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 | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 pictures | 160 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $0 |