Olympus 1 vs Olympus VG-160
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s
(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
Photography Glossary Olympus 1 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 1 and Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1 was released 23 months later than the VG-160 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1 grades vs the VG-160 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus VG-160
| 1 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus 1
| VG-160 | 1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus VG-160
| 1 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 provides external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 1 and Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1 against the VG-160.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and VG-160 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and VG-160.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 1 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus VG-160 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus VG-160 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 7cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| 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); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photographs | 165 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $700 | $90 |