Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus VG-145

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus VG-145, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was brought out 8 months before the VG-145 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-PL1s matches up vs the VG-145 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s features physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus VG-145 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PL1s and the VG-145.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and VG-145 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and VG-145.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus VG-145 will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.