Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was announced 17 months before the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VG-145 grades versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 and the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and EX2F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus VG-145 will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.