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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 3 years prior to the VG-160 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7010 scores versus the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus VG-160

 7010 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus 7010

 VG-160 7010 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus VG-160

 7010 VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7010 versus the VG-160.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and VG-160.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (165 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (165 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
rather wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Stylus 7010Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Olympus VG-160
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 165 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $90