Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH8

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced very close to the FH8 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VG-160 matches up vs the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-160 and the FH8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and FH8.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.