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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was launched about the same time to the VG-145 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-810 matches up against the VG-145 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus VG-145

		

		

			
 TG-810 VG-145 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VG-145

		

		

			
 TG-810 VG-145 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 provides 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) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-810 compared to the VG-145.
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and VG-145 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and VG-145.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
48
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
26
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (160 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
64
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 bad battery life (160 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography info
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
36
 relatively wide (26mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery life (160 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 provides face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus TG-810Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-810 Olympus VG-145
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure 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, 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 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 160 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
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