Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic ZS10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 7 months later than the ZS10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VG-145 grades versus the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has physical 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 ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-145 compared to the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and ZS10.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-145 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.