Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-145

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-600 and Olympus VG-145, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was released 23 months prior to the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-600 grades versus the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-600 against the VG-145.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and VG-145 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and VG-145.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus VG-145 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.