Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS6

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-145 matches up vs the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 provides outside 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 TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 vs the TS6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and TS6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.