Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 11 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VG-145 scores versus the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 against the ZS15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and ZS15.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.