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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
Olympus VG-145
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus VG-145

 TG-310 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus TG-310

 VG-145 TG-310 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-145

 TG-310 VG-145 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus TG-310Olympus VG-145
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