Olympus E-400 vs Olympus VG-145

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-400 versus Olympus VG-145, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-400 was introduced 5 years earlier than the VG-145 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-400 grades versus the VG-145 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 and Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 has outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-400 versus Olympus VG-145 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-400 compared to the VG-145.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and VG-145 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and VG-145.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.