Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX100V

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was released 7 months after the TX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-145 grades vs the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the TX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and TX100V.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX100V to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-145 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.