Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH22

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH22, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 19 months after the FH22 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VG-145 matches up vs the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 provides outside measurements 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 Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 against the FH22.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and FH22.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer VG-145 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.