Olympus VG-145 vs Sony RX1

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony RX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the RX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-145 grades versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has got outer 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 Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 against the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and RX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1 will offer more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind in sensor tech.