Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH6

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FH6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled 5 months prior to the FH6 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-145 scores versus the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 features 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 Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the FH6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and FH6.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.