Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus VG-145, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 7 months after the VG-145 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the VG-145 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the VG-145.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and VG-145 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and VG-145.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-820 iHS should have an advantage in sensor technology.