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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 7030 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 24 months earlier than the VG-160 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7030 scores against the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus VG-160

 7030 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus 7030

 VG-160 7030 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus VG-160

 7030 VG-160 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 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 the Olympus 7030 and Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 versus the VG-160.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and VG-160.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7030 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (165 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Stylus 7030Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Olympus VG-160
Also called mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 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
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 165 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $179 $90