Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS15

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was revealed 5 months earlier than the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VG-160 scores versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-160 against the ZS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and ZS15.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.