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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 8010 versus Olympus VG-160, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 23 months earlier than the VG-160 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8010 matches up vs the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus VG-160

 8010 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus 8010

 VG-160 8010 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Olympus VG-160

 8010 VG-160 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and 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 8010 versus 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 differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 8010 against the VG-160.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and VG-160.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to resolve extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (245g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (165 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
30
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Olympus VG-160
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $90