Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-145

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-145, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 24 months before the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the 7010 matches up vs the VG-145 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 provides external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).

Check the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 7010 against the VG-145.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and VG-145 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and VG-145.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.