Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ50W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was released 15 months later than the HZ50W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-145 scores versus the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 vs the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and HZ50W.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-145 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.