Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VG-145

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus VG-145, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 24 months later than the VG-145 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-15 grades against the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 against the VG-145.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and VG-145 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and VG-145.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.