Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VG-160

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus VG-160, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and VG-160 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was released 17 months later than the VG-160 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 and the VG-160.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and VG-160 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and VG-160.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer E-PM2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.