Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-145

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.