Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ30W

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 19 months later than the HZ30W making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the VG-145 grades against the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 comes with external 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 HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 against the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger VG-145 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.