Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax X70

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax X70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 2 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-160 scores against the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has outside dimensions 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 X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax X70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 and the X70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and X70.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VG-160 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger VG-160 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.