Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VG-120
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Later Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-5 versus Olympus VG-120, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-5 was launched 6 years after the VG-120 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-5 matches up versus the VG-120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus VG-120
TG-5 | VG-120 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 78 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus TG-5
VG-120 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus VG-120
TG-5 | VG-120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-5 versus Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 against the VG-120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and VG-120 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and VG-120.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Olympus VG-120 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2017-05-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 340 photos | 160 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $449 | $190 |