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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 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
  • Announced August 2011
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled at a similar time to the VR-320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-810 matches up vs the VR-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus VR-320

 TG-810 VR-320 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-810

 VR-320 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VR-320

 TG-810 VR-320 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-810 versus the VR-320.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others (158g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus TG-810Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-810 Olympus VR-320
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.70 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 220 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $428 $179