Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XP120 Comparison

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Olympus VG-145

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XP120 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Olympus VG-145, which was introduced in July 2011 is a Ultracompact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm XP120, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, VG-145 is 6 years older than XP120. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-07-27

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600

26-130 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens

3" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

120g. 96 x 57 x 19 mm

Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2017-01-05

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

203g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm XP120 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP130. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Olympus VG-145

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Olympus VG-145 over Fujifilm FinePix XP120

Weight	120 g vs 203 g	83 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	26mm vs 28mm	2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area	2.04µm² vs 1.76µm²	15% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP120 over Olympus VG-145

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 14 MP	14% more pixels
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Battery Life	210 shots vs 160 shots	50 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	140mm vs 130mm	10 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds

Common Weaknesses of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XP120: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus VG-145 has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XP120 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120. Olympus VG-145 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Fujifilm XP120.

Comparison image of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120.

Comparison image of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120.

Top View Comparison image of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus VG-145 is significantly lighter (83g ) than the Fujifilm XP120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

VG-145

XP120

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

VG-145

XP120

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XP120: Sensor Comparison

Olympus VG-145 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP120 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the VG-145 and XP120 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 Cameras

Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus VG-145 has 15% larger pixel area compared to Fujifilm XP120, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XP120 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus VG-145 features a 26-130 mm F2.8-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP120 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens.

Olympus VG-145 has 2mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP120. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP120 has 10mm longer reach than the Olympus VG-145. At f4.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

VG-145

XP120

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

VG-145

XP120

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

VG-145

XP120

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

VG-145

XP120

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus VG-145 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Olympus VG-145 for Street Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Olympus VG-145 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 160 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Olympus VG-145 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
120g
Body Thickness 19mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
203g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Olympus VG-145 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XP120: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120 scores compare:

Olympus VG-145

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #104 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1098 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP120

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #7 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #581 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP120 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Olympus VG-145 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Olympus VG-145. Otherwise, Fujifilm XP120 is the better camera overall.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus VG-145	Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Brand	Olympus	Fujifilm
Announced	2011-07-27	2017-01-05
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4288 x 3216	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	26-130 mm (5×)	28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture	F2.8-6.5	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	1cm	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync	s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	120g	203g
Dimensions	96 x 57 x 19mm	110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life	160 shots	210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction