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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

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").

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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
33
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
26
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)
65
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
36
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