Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced 20 months later than the ZS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VG-160 grades versus the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 provides 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) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VG-160 vs the ZS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and ZS5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and ZS5.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger VG-160 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.