Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic LX100

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic LX100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The VG-145 was launched 4 years prior to the LX100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-145 grades vs the LX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 versus the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and LX100 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and LX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus VG-145 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.