Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-145

Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-145, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 18 months after the VG-145 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the VG-145.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and VG-145 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and VG-145.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.