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Olympus VG-160

Announced Jan 10, 2012 •
14 megapixels | 3″ screen | 26 – 130 mm (5×)
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Product description
Announced Jan 10, 2012
Product timeline
Olympus reveals VG-160 stylish entry-level compact
Jan 10, 2012
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 4288 x 3216
Effective pixels 14 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focal length (equiv.) 26–130 mm
Max aperture F2.8–6.5
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3″
Screen dots 230,000
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Format Motion JPEG
Storage types SD/SDHC
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75″)
GPS None

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