Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VG-160

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 15 months before the VG-160 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the VG-160 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the VG-160.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and VG-160.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.