Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH20

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was released 19 months after the FH20 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VG-145 matches up versus the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 against the FH20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and FH20.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-145 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.