Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 7040 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the VG-160 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7040 grades against the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7040 and Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7040 vs the VG-160.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and VG-160.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7040 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.