Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FX700

The following is a complete review of the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was revealed 18 months after the FX700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-160 matches up against the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 compared to the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and FX700.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-160 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.