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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
Olympus VG-160
(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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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 3 years after the VG-160 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus VG-160

 TG-4 VG-160 
RevealedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 40 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-4

 VG-160 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VG-160

 TG-4 VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the VG-160.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and VG-160 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and VG-160.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (165 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
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great battery (380 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (165 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (165 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
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quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (247g)
30
fairly wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Tough TG-4Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus VG-160
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-13 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 247g (0.54 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 380 images 165 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $379 $90