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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 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-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
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VG-160, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was launched 4 months before the VG-160 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-810 grades vs the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus VG-160

 TG-810 VG-160 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-810

 VG-160 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VG-160

 TG-810 VG-160 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the VG-160.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and VG-160.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (165 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
64
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (165 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (165 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
30
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus TG-810Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-810 Olympus VG-160
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 125 grams (0.28 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 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 pictures 165 pictures
Battery format 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $428 $90