Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-145

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-145, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced very close to the VG-145 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the VG-145 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the VG-145.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and VG-145 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and VG-145.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.