Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic GF3

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic GF3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very well matched but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-160 was released 6 months after the GF3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-160 scores versus the GF3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 offers physical dimensions 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 GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 and the GF3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and GF3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and GF3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-160 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus VG-160 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.