Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-145

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 24 months before the VG-145 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up versus the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the VG-145.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and VG-145.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.