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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus VR-320, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 10 months later than the VR-320 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus VR-320

 TG-1 iHS VR-320 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2011More recent by 10 months
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 VR-320 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus VR-320

 TG-1 iHS VR-320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the VR-320.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and VR-320.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
27
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
46
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSOlympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Olympus VR-320
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $179