• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z70 advantages over Olympus VG-160

  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.6 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus VG-160 advantages over Fujifilm Z70

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $150 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/4.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 1/4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XP10

Fujifilm Z70
Fujifilm XP10
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
Olympus VG-160
Fujifilm XP10
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony DSC-W510

Fujifilm Z70
Sony DSC-W510
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Olympus VG-160
Sony DSC-W510
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Fujifilm Z70
Fujifilm Z90
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
Olympus VG-160
Fujifilm Z90
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Pentax S1

Fujifilm Z70
Pentax S1
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus
Olympus VG-160
Pentax S1
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compared to Canon A2300

Fujifilm Z70
Canon A2300
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
Olympus VG-160
Canon A2300
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
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