Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VG-145

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Olympus VG-145, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 3 years after the VG-145 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH-2 scores versus the VG-145 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 versus Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 and the VG-145.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and VG-145 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and VG-145.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.