Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VG-160

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.

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.

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.

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

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.