Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GF6

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic GF6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly similar but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was unveiled 20 months prior to the GF6 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-145 grades vs the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VG-145 versus the GF6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and GF6 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and GF6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind in sensor tech.