Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic S3

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic S3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 7 months after the S3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 grades against the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 versus the S3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and S3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent VG-145 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.