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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-145, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was revealed 7 years after the VG-145 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1X matches up vs the VG-145 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus VG-145

 E-M1X VG-145 
RevealedJanuary 2019July 2011Newer by 92 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus E-M1X

 VG-145 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-145

 E-M1X VG-145 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X offers physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X against the VG-145.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and VG-145 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and VG-145.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography factors
68
great battery life (870 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (997g)
62
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (870 shots)
two card slots
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging info
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (997g)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus VG-145
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-01-24 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 shots 160 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $2,999 $0