Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-145 versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 6 months later than the VR-330 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-145 grades vs the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 against the VR-330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and VR-330.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.