Olympus VG-145 vs Sony WX5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony WX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 13 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VG-145 grades vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 comes with physical 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 vs the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and WX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.