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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced 6 months later than the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-160 grades versus the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 VG-160 LS5 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 LS5 VG-160 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 VG-160 LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 has outer 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) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-160 versus the LS5.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and LS5.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography features
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
56
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (126g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
27
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (165 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
32
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (160 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
66
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (165 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 bad battery (160 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
37
 rather wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery (165 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
36
 really wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery (160 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
30
 rather wide (26mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
32
 really wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 165 photographs 160 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LI-70B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $294