Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 24 months earlier than the ZS40 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-160 grades against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 versus the ZS40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and ZS40.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.