Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the VG-145 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades against the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the VG-145.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and VG-145 is 72 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and VG-145.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.