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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

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
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic GM1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly close but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GM1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VG-145 grades versus the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic GM1

 VG-145 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus VG-145

 GM1 VG-145 
AnnouncedDecember 2013July 2011Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic GM1

 VG-145 GM1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 versus the GM1.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and GM1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and GM1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-145 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GM1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography details
Panasonic GM1 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (204g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
62
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition (204g)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
35
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-12-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
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 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 204 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life 160 images 230 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $750