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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160

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

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).
See the Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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
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 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
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 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