Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VG-160

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus VG-160, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 5 years later than the VG-160 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-5 scores vs the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 and the VG-160.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and VG-160 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and VG-160.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.