Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GX8

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic GX8, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GX8 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-145 scores versus the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys 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 GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 against the GX8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and GX8 is 96 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and GX8.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.