Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GH3

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic GH3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was introduced 13 months prior to the GH3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-145 scores versus the GH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 against the GH3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and GH3 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and GH3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH3 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind in sensor tech.