Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Replacement is Olympus E-P2
(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
- Announced July 2011

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus VG-145, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

The E-P1 was announced 24 months earlier than the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-P1 grades vs the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus VG-145
E-P1 | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus E-P1
VG-145 | E-P1 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus VG-145
E-P1 | VG-145 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 comes with exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P1 vs the VG-145.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and VG-145 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and VG-145.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Olympus VG-145 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lb) | 120g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 160 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $182 | $0 |