Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 19 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 XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XZ-10 grades vs the VG-145 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions 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 XZ-10 and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the VG-145.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and VG-145 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and VG-145.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.