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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 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
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VG-145, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced 6 months after the VG-145 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-320 scores against the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus VG-145

 TG-320 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus TG-320

 VG-145 TG-320 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-145

 TG-320 VG-145 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 vs the VG-145.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and VG-145 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and VG-145.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors (155g)
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus TG-320Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-320 Olympus VG-145
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
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 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 160 shots
Battery type 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $0