Compare two different iPhoto Libraries

Is there any program that could compare two iPhoto Libraries and let me know the difference between them? I've got two libraries, they should have the same pictures, but for some reason one is 80GB bigger than the other one.
I know there are duplicates, but 80GB seems a lot for only duplicates, so I want to compare both of them and see what pictures are missing.

How many photos does iPhoto indicate in each of the libraries? Open the Photo mode, do a select all and see how many are indicated at the bottom of the window. See if that corresponds to the number beside the Photos icon under the Events library. Be sure to turn on Item Counts in iPhoto's General preference pane.
Which is the larger: the old or the new?
OT

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Do you want to have two different versions of iPhoto, have two different Libraries or Share iPhoto with multiple users?
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2. Wait until September for bugs to settle, then buy Aperture 3.3 and consolidate Libraries within Aperture.
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http://tech.kateva.org/2012/03/iphoto-8-to-aperture-3-migration-notes.html
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Here's what I'd do.
1 - launch the working library that has the most files in it.
2 - locate those photos that are in folders only and not in any library and import into the primary library. If there are duplicates in there for any reason, iPhoto will alert you and you can opt not to import duplicates.
3 - use iPhoto Library Manager to copy the rolls of the other library(s) into your primary library like this. You can set the options to not import duplicates. Using iPLM will let you keep comments and keywords intact between the libraries.
4 - once you have your primary library up to date and are satisfied that it is current, delete the other library(s) and folders of files.
5 - copy the primary iPhoto Library folder to the external HD as your backup.
6 - use a backup application likeSynk (other backup applications were reviewed by MacWorld in their Feb issue- also online I think) to backup the library on a regular basis. Using a backup application only those files which have changed or added are copied making it very quick.
7 - follow the tip at the end of my signature to make a backup of the database file, Library6.iPhoto, after every import, after any considerable work on books, calendars, etc. and at least once a day.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
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