Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was manufactured about the same time to the VG-160 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the VG-160.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and VG-160.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.