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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-810 versus Olympus VG-120, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 8 months after the VG-120 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-810 matches up against the VG-120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus VG-120

 TG-810 VG-120 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus TG-810

 VG-120 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VG-120

 TG-810 VG-120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 and the VG-120.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and VG-120 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and VG-120.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-810 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus TG-810Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-810 Olympus VG-120
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 160 images
Form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $428 $190