Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was introduced 24 months later than the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VG-160 grades against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys physical 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 TS2 has specifications 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 against the TS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and TS2.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher VG-160 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.