Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 19 months later than the TL210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-145 scores versus the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 offers outer 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) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 against the TL210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and TL210.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger VG-145 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.