Canon 5D vs Olympus VG-145

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon 5D versus Olympus VG-145, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the 5D (Full frame) and VG-145 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 5D was manufactured 6 years prior to the VG-145 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5D scores against the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D and Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D comes with exterior dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has 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).

Check out the Canon 5D versus Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D against the VG-145.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and VG-145 is 55 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and VG-145.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will produce more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind in sensor technology.