Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus VG-145

Lets look closer at the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 2 years after the VG-145 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the VG-145 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS offers external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus VG-145 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS against the VG-145.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and VG-145 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and VG-145.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.