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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7040
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus VG-160

 7040 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus 7040

 VG-160 7040 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus VG-160

 7040 VG-160 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (165 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7040
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (165 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (165 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7040
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
30
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Stylus 7040Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Olympus VG-160
Also Known as mju 7040 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 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 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $90