Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Launched October 2013
- New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus VG-145, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M1 was unveiled 2 years after the VG-145 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 matches up vs the VG-145 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus VG-145
E-M1 | VG-145 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 28 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus E-M1
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus VG-145
E-M1 | VG-145 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 has external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 against the VG-145.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and VG-145 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and VG-145.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus VG-145 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-10-28 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePIC VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 497 gr (1.10 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 160 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $799 | $0 |