Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX5

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-145 was introduced 18 months later than the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-145 grades vs the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 vs the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and TX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VG-145 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern VG-145 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.