Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus XZ-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was brought out 7 months later than the XZ-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VG-145 matches up vs the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 and the XZ-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and XZ-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and XZ-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus VG-145 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger VG-145 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.