Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS25

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 17 months before the TS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VG-145 scores versus the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has got outside measurements 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 TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 against the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and TS25.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.