Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus VG-110
TG-320 | VG-110 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus TG-320
VG-110 | TG-320 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-110
TG-320 | VG-110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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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 |