Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung DV300F

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 5 months before the DV300F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-145 scores against the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 compared to the DV300F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and DV300F.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.