Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was unveiled 6 months later than the ZS7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VG-160 grades against the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 comes with exterior measurements 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 ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 versus the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and ZS7.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.