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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was launched 13 months after the S1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-160 scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 VG-160 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 S1 VG-160 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 VG-160 S1 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 and the S1.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and S1.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
21
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Panasonic S1
56
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
26
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (165 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
65
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery (165 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
36
 rather wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery (165 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
30
 rather wide (26mm)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic socket
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $269