Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 2 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-160 grades vs the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 vs the FP8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and FP8.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer VG-160 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.