Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-160

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.