Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung GX-10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-145 was introduced 4 years after the GX-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 scores vs the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 and the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and GX-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer VG-145 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.