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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 12 months prior to the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-610 matches up versus the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus VG-160

 TG-610 VG-160 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-610

 VG-160 TG-610 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VG-160

 TG-610 VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 versus the VG-160.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and VG-160.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (165 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
30
really wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus TG-610Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-610 Olympus VG-160
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
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 shots 165 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $223 $90