Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus VG-160, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and VG-160 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was revealed 7 years later than the VG-160 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1X grades vs the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has got external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X against the VG-160.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and VG-160 is 54 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and VG-160.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.