Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VG-160 was brought out 3 months later than the 3D1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-160 scores vs the 3D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic 3D1
VG-160 | 3D1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus VG-160
3D1 | VG-160 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic 3D1
VG-160 | 3D1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | November 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 vs the 3D1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and 3D1.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-160 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $90 | $670 |