Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VG-145

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus VG-145, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was introduced 6 years earlier than the VG-145 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-330 matches up versus the VG-145 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 has physical measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-330 vs the VG-145.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and VG-145 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and VG-145.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-330 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VG-145 will resolve more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.