Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic G10

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic G10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was unveiled 18 months later than the G10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the VG-160 grades vs the G10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the VG-160 vs the G10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and G10 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and G10.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-160 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VG-160 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher VG-160 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.