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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus VG-145
(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 July 2011
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus VG-145

 TG-820 iHS VG-145 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 VG-145 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VG-145

 TG-820 iHS VG-145 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
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includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
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weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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really wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus VG-145
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-08 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 160 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $0