Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VG-145

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VG-145, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 6 months before the VG-145 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the VG-145 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the VG-145.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and VG-145 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and VG-145.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.