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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades against the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus VG-160

 SZ-10 VG-160 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus SZ-10

 VG-160 SZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VG-160

 SZ-10 VG-160 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has got external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 and the VG-160.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and VG-160 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and VG-160.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (215 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (165 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
really wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 215g (0.47 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 165 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $90