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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL3
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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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus VG-160, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and VG-160 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 11 months prior to the VG-160 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL2 scores vs the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus VG-160

 E-PL2 VG-160 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus E-PL2

 VG-160 E-PL2 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus VG-160

 E-PL2 VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions 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-PL2 and Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL2 vs the VG-160.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and VG-160 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and VG-160.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (280 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (165 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (280 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (165 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (280 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (165 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL2 Olympus VG-160
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-11 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 362g (0.80 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 165 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $90