Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-145

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Kodak M340 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was manufactured 3 years prior to the VG-145 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the M340 scores against the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M340 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Kodak M340 versus Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M340 vs the VG-145.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and VG-145.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.