Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS35

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 24 months prior to the ZS35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the VG-160 grades against the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 vs the ZS35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and ZS35.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older VG-160 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.