Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX1

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was announced 24 months later than the TX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-145 matches up against the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 comes with 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 TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 and the TX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and TX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VG-145 will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VG-145 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.