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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
33

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-310 was revealed 12 months before the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-310 grades versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 TG-310 VG-160 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 VG-160 TG-310 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 TG-310 VG-160 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 and the VG-160.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and VG-160.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 good MP (14MP)
 features face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
56
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
27
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 environment proofing
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
 lighter than competition (125g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (165 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery life (150 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
37
 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery life (165 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
30
 pretty wide (26mm)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (125g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus TG-310Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-310 Olympus VG-160
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
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 rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
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 165 pictures
Battery type 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $90