Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 18 months before the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7040 grades vs the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 7040 vs the VG-145.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and VG-145.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.