Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH1

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FH1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 19 months later than the FH1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VG-145 grades versus the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the FH1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and FH1.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer VG-145 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.