Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH2

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was unveiled 13 months after the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VG-160 matches up versus the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-160 against the FH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and FH2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer VG-160 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.