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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was revealed 2 years after the VG-110 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus VG-110

 TG-2 iHS VG-110 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011More modern by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 VG-110 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VG-110

 TG-2 iHS VG-110 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the VG-110.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and VG-110 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and VG-110.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography factors
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (170 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography information
46
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (170 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSOlympus VG-110
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Olympus VG-110
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-28 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 350 photos 170 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $150