Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GH5S

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic GH5S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was introduced 7 years before the GH5S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-145 grades against the GH5S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 versus the GH5S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and GH5S is 96 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and GH5S.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus VG-145 will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.