Olympus VG-145 vs Sony RX100 V

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus VG-145 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VG-145 scores versus the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-145 and Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 vs the RX100 V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and RX100 V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 V will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.