Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus VG-160
TG-4 | VG-160 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 40 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-4
VG-160 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VG-160
TG-4 | VG-160 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
See the Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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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 |