Canon 160 vs Olympus E-M1

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 160 and Olympus E-M1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and E-M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 160 was revealed 15 months later than the E-M1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 160 grades versus the E-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Olympus OM-D E-M1. The full galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 160 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 160 and the E-M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and E-M1 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and E-M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 160 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon 160 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.