Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-160 grades vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 compared to the FS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and FS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-160 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer VG-160 should have an advantage in sensor tech.