Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VG-160
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VG-160, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus VG-160
| TG-1 iHS | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| VG-160 | TG-1 iHS |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus VG-160
| TG-1 iHS | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the VG-160.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and VG-160.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VG-160 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Olympus VG-160 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Olympus VG-160 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-05-08 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 610k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 350 shots | 165 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI90B | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $399 | $90 |