Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VG-160

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus VG-160, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was launched about the same time to the VG-160 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM1 scores versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 versus the VG-160.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and VG-160 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and VG-160.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus VG-160 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.