Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe XZ-10 was announced 13 months later than the VG-160 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the XZ-10 scores versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus VG-160
| XZ-10 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus XZ-10
| VG-160 | XZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VG-160
| XZ-10 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the VG-160.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and VG-160.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus VG-160 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus VG-160 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-30 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 pictures | 165 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $428 | $90 |