Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-145 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.