Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL100

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 2 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VG-145 grades versus the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 against the TL100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and TL100.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.