Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic SZ7

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was revealed very close to the SZ7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-160 matches up vs the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys exterior 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 SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 compared to the SZ7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and SZ7.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.