Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-145

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-145, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 14 months after the VG-145 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the VG-145 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions 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 change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the VG-145.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and VG-145 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and VG-145.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.