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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus VG-110

 TG-320 VG-110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus TG-320

 VG-110 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-110

 TG-320 VG-110 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
24
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (170 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (170 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
relatively wide (27mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus TG-320Olympus VG-110
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-320 Olympus VG-110
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 170 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $150