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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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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 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
  • 3.00" 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 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" 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.


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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
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP120 over Olympus VG-145
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD 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
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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 Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XP120 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XP120 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
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.
Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XP120 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
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

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XP120's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

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 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

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

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm 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 the same 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
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

VG-145
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

VG-145
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

VG-145
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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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
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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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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
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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
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 Focus Mode
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

POOR

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 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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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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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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 69 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 #106 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1122 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #488 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP120 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus VG-145 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Olympus VG-145
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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
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 3.00" 3.00"
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
Built-in 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 Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
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
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