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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus VG-145

 TG-830 iHS VG-145 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 VG-145 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-145

 TG-830 iHS VG-145 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
45
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus TG-830 iHSOlympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus VG-145
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 160 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
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