Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus VG-145, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 18 months later than the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus VG-145 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the VG-145.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and VG-145 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and VG-145.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.