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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus VG-160, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and VG-160 (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and VG-160 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was released 4 years after the VG-160 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1 II matches up against the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 E-M1 II VG-160 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2012Newer by 58 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 VG-160 E-M1 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 E-M1 II VG-160 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 II versus the VG-160.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and VG-160 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and VG-160.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
75
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
78
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
56
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
74
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 terrible battery (350 shots)
26
 MP count decent (14MP)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (165 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
72
 lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
 environment proofing
 offers focus via touch
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 terrible battery (350 shots)
65
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (165 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
76
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 terrible battery (350 per charge)
36
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 MP count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (165 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
79
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic socket
 lighter than competition in class (574g)
30
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus VG-160
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus VG-160
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MOV, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 574g (1.27 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 165 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,700 $90