Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-1S

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-1S, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was introduced 5 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VG-145 scores against the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VG-145 and the GX-1S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and GX-1S.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-145 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.