Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus VG-160

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus VG-160, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and VG-160 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was launched 22 months after the VG-160 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-P5 matches up against the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-P5 versus the VG-160.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and VG-160 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and VG-160.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.