Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS3

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic ZS3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VG-145 matches up against the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 provides exterior dimensions 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 ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 and the ZS3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and ZS3.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.