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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released May 2010
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL1s
Olympus VG-145
(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
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1 was revealed 14 months before the VG-145 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL1 grades versus the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus VG-145

 E-PL1 VG-145 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus E-PL1

 VG-145 E-PL1 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus VG-145

 E-PL1 VG-145 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 has external measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1 versus the VG-145.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and VG-145 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and VG-145.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (290 shots)
no Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1 Olympus VG-145
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-05-17 2011-07-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334g (0.74 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 160 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $288 $0