Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic GX850

Lets look much closer at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic GX850, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The VG-145 was manufactured 6 years prior to the GX850 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VG-145 grades versus the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 vs the GX850.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and GX850 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and GX850.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-145 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX850 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be behind in sensor technology.