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Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing VG-145 and XQ1, two Ultracompact cameras from Olympus and Fujifilm. Olympus VG-145 was introduced to market in July 2011 and Fujifilm XQ1 was launched in November 2013. As you can see, VG-145 is 2 years older than XQ1. 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 XQ1 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 XQ1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-26
  • 12MP - 2/3-inch CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm

Fujifilm XQ1 was replaced by Fujifilm XQ2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm XQ1
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1
Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Weight
120 g vs 206 g 86 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
130mm vs 100mm 30 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ1 over Olympus VG-145
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
240 shots vs 160 shots 80 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 26mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.4m vs 4.4m 3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 2.04µm2 137% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Common Strengths of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1
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
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XQ1: 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 XQ1 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 XQ1 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1. Olympus VG-145 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Fujifilm XQ1.

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1.

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1.
Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1 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 (86g ) than the Fujifilm XQ1 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

Unfortunately neither Olympus VG-145 nor Fujifilm XQ1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1'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 XQ1: 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 XQ1 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor .

Below you can see the VG-145 and XQ1 sensor size comparison.

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm XQ1 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Olympus VG-145. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus VG-145 features a 26-130 mm F2.8-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XQ1 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Fujifilm XQ1 has 1mm wider coverage than the Olympus VG-145. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus VG-145 has 30mm longer reach than the Fujifilm XQ1. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XQ1 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

VG-145
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Telezoom

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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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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 XQ1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Olympus VG-145 and Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Olympus VG-145 for Street Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Olympus VG-145 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Olympus VG-145 for Daily Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
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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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Olympus VG-145 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 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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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Olympus VG-145 vs Fujifilm XQ1: 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 XQ1, 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 XQ1 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 XQ1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #464 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VG-145 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Olympus VG-145 Fujifilm XQ1
Brand Olympus Fujifilm
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-11-26
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3-inch 2/3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 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×) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F2.8-6.5 F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
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 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 12.0 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 120g 206g
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm 100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life 160 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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