Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP1

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was introduced 2 years after the FP1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-160 grades against the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 provides outside dimensions 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 FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 versus the FP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and FP1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-160 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher VG-160 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.