Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FZ100

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 13 months after the FZ100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-145 matches up versus the FZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 against the FZ100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and FZ100 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and FZ100.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger VG-145 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.