Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 4 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-145 scores versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 provides 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) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 versus the SZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and SZ10.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.