Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic ZS70

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was introduced 6 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-160 matches up versus the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 features 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) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-160 compared to the ZS70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and ZS70 is 96 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and ZS70.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older VG-160 is going to be behind in sensor technology.