Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung CL5

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature different sensor measurements.

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The VG-145 was unveiled 2 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VG-145 matches up versus the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 against the CL5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and CL5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will provide greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent VG-145 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.