Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FX48

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was revealed 2 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VG-145 scores against the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 against the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and FX48.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 provides an edge in sensor technology.