Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Revealed July 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FZ300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VG-160 was revealed 4 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the VG-160 scores vs the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FZ300
| VG-160 | FZ300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus VG-160
| FZ300 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2015 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 42 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FZ300
| VG-160 | FZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has 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 FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-160 vs the FZ300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and FZ300 is 96 and 59 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and FZ300.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2015-07-16 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 49 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 691 gr (1.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 165 shots | 380 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $90 | $598 |