Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax RZ10

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced 6 months after the RZ10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-160 matches up against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 provides 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) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 compared to the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.