Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony HX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-145 was released 14 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-145 grades versus the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 versus the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and HX5.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-145 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.