Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic 3D1

Below is a complete review of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic 3D1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 3 months prior to the 3D1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VG-145 matches up against the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 compared to the 3D1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and 3D1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.