Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-145

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-145, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 6 months later than the VG-145 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the VG-145.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and VG-145 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and VG-145.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.