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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VG-120, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 13 months after the VG-120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-320 matches up vs the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus VG-120

 TG-320 VG-120 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus TG-320

 VG-120 TG-320 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-120

 TG-320 VG-120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 vs the VG-120.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-320 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
really wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus TG-320Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-320 Olympus VG-120
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
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 All around 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 photos 160 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Launch cost $0 $190