Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 18 months prior to the VG-145 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the VG-145.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and VG-145 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and VG-145.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.