Reasons to choose Tough TG-1 iHS
Released in 2012, Tough TG-1 iHS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
vs Olympus VG-150
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Tough TG-1 iHS28 mm²
VG-150- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Tough TG-1 iHS and VG-150 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Tough TG-1 iHSMetricVG-150
12 MPEffective pixels12.7 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.5 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area2.24 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density44.63 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
230 gWeight105 g
—StorageSDHC, Secure Digital
LI90BBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Tough TG-1 iHS and VG-150 have the same sensor area. The VG-150 has the lighter body. The VG-150 has the higher effective resolution. The Tough TG-1 iHS and VG-150 were both released in 2012. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose VG-150
Released in 2012, VG-150 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.7 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.