Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and VG-145 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 3 years after the VG-145 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores against the VG-145 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 & Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the VG-145.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and VG-145 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and VG-145.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.