Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus VG-160
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Released October 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-P3
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus VG-160
E-P5 | VG-160 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 22 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus E-P5
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus VG-160
E-P5 | VG-160 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus VG-160 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-10-03 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 7cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420g (0.93 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 165 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $389 | $90 |