Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H70

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 7 months after the H70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-145 matches up against the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony H70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 compared to the H70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and H70.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger VG-145 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.