Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Revealed July 2011
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-145, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-610 was released 6 months before the VG-145 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-610 grades against the VG-145 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus VG-145
TG-610 | VG-145 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus TG-610
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VG-145
TG-610 | VG-145 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-145 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 vs the VG-145.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and VG-145 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and VG-145.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Olympus VG-145 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 210 photographs | 160 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $223 | $0 |