Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-145

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 18 months prior to the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got outside 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 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 out the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the VG-145.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and VG-145 is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and VG-145.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.