Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung NX20

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung NX20, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was revealed 8 months before the NX20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the VG-145 matches up against the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 provides physical measurements 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 NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 and the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.