Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was introduced 23 months after the DP1s making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VG-145 grades against the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 features outer 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) while the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 versus the DP1s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and DP1s.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus VG-145 will provide greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern VG-145 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.