Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus VG-145 versus Sigma DP2s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was released 18 months after the DP2s making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-145 grades versus the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has external 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 Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 versus Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 vs the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and DP2s.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent VG-145 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.