Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic 3D1

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.