Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-30W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VG-145 scores vs the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the WG-30W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and WG-30W.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.