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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was revealed 24 months after the TS10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-160 matches up versus the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic TS10

 VG-160 TS10 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus VG-160

 TS10 VG-160 

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic TS10

 VG-160 TS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 comes with outside 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 TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 versus the TS10.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and TS10.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern VG-160 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
27
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (165 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (125g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (165 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (165 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $249