Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FX75

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was launched 20 months later than the FX75 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-160 matches up versus the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FX75 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-160 against the FX75.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and FX75.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger VG-160 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.