Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 13 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VG-145 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.