Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL205

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 19 months after the TL205 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VG-145 grades versus the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 provides 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 TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 and the TL205.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and TL205.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.