Olympus VG-145 vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was announced 6 months later than the DP2x which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VG-145 grades vs the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-145 versus Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the DP2x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and DP2x.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus VG-145 will render greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.