Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VG-110

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Olympus VG-110, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-1 iHS was brought out 16 months after the VG-110 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the VG-110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Olympus VG-110 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the VG-110.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and VG-110 is 91 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and VG-110.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-1 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.