Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out within a month of the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VG-145 scores versus the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 features physical 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) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 versus the TX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and TX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.