Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FZ200

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FZ200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 6 months prior to the FZ200 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-160 matches up against the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VG-160 and the FZ200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and FZ200 is 96 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and FZ200.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-160 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.