Leica X1 vs Olympus VG-160

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica X1 versus Olympus VG-160, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the X1 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the X1 (APS-C) and VG-160 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The X1 was brought out 3 years prior to the VG-160 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the X1 scores versus the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X1 & Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica X1 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Leica X1 versus Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the X1 against the VG-160.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and VG-160 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X1 and VG-160.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X1 will be behind in sensor technology.