Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VG-160

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VG-160, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced at a similar time to the VG-160 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 scores versus the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 and the VG-160.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and VG-160.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.