Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 2 years after the FS15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-145 grades against the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 compared to the FS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and FS15.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer VG-145 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.