Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST80

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was revealed 19 months later than the ST80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VG-145 scores versus the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 compared to the ST80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and ST80.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VG-145 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.