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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus VG-160, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and VG-160 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was launched 8 years later than the VG-160 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z7 II matches up vs the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus VG-160

 Z7 II VG-160 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2012More recent by 107 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon Z7 II

 VG-160 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus VG-160

 Z7 II VG-160 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II against the VG-160.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and VG-160 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and VG-160.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Z7 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
88
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (165 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count amazing (46MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
lighter than others in class (125g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (165 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (165 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
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touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
30
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus VG-160
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 165 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $2,997 $90