Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-110, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 12 months after the VG-110 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-320 scores against the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-110 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 vs the VG-110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and VG-110 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and VG-110.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.