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Olympus VG-145 Review

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    Main Features

    • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 1600
    • 26-130 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • Unknown continuous shooting
    • HD - 1280 x 720 video
    • 120g. 96 x 57 x 19 mm
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    Olympus VG-145 Overview

    First introduced in July 2011 , Olympus VG-145 is a 14.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and 26-130 mm F2.8-6.5 lens.

    Olympus VG-145 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Olympus VG-145 has an Overall Score of 30/100 and ranked #505 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #1098 out of 1226 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Olympus VG-145 Physical Specs
    Olympus VG-145 weighs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz) and has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Olympus VG-145 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 19mm, it is also quite small, 9mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Olympus VG-145 with the dimensions:

    Olympus VG-145 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus VG-145 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus VG-145, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus VG-145 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus VG-145 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus VG-145 with its main competitors:

    Olympus VG-145 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs VG-145 Thickness vs VG-145
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Canon A2500
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    135g 15g heavier 20mm 1mm thicker
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Sony A9 II
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    678g 558g heavier 76mm 57mm thicker
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Pentax K110D
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    585g 465g heavier 70mm 51mm thicker
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Panasonic FZ200
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    588g 468g heavier 110mm 91mm thicker
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Olympus E-M10 IV
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    383g 263g heavier 49mm 30mm thicker
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Canon IXUS 165
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    128g 8g heavier 22mm 3mm thicker
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Canon T7
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    475g 355g heavier 78mm 59mm thicker
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    250g 130g heavier 32mm 13mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus VG-145 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Olympus VG-145 Sensor and Photography Features

    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. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4288 x 3216 pixels with aspect ratios of and 4:3. VG-145 has a native ISO range of 80 - 1600 but unfortunately, Olympus VG-145 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Olympus VG-145 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus VG-145 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus VG-145's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus VG-145 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus VG-145 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Olympus VG-145 Lens

    Olympus VG-145 features a 26-130 mm F2.8-6.5 5× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 26mm, and 130mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

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    VG-145
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

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    VG-145
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end, but max aperture of f6.50 at tele end makes is really slow at longer focal lengths.

    Max Aperture at Wide

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    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    VG-145
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average



    Olympus VG-145 LCD

    Olympus VG-145 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Olympus VG-145 back view and LCD

    VG-145 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider (Compare) or (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Olympus VG-145 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Olympus VG-145 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Battery

    Olympus VG-145 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 160 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, Olympus VG-145 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend VG-145 owners to buy some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Ultracompact Cameras

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    Nikon L32 with its 320shots is the model with longest battery life among Ultracompact cameras. Check the comparison of Olympus VG-145 vs Nikon L32 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Olympus VG-145 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Canon A2500
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    1280 x 720 220shots No No No
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Sony A9 II
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    3840 x 2160 690shots Yes Yes Yes
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Pentax K110D
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    None shots No No No
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Panasonic FZ200
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    1920 x 1080 540shots No No No
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Olympus E-M10 IV
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    3840 x 2160 360shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Canon IXUS 165
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    1280 x 720 220shots No No No
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Canon T7
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    1920 x 1080 500shots Yes No Yes
    Olympus VG-145 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No

    Olympus VG-145 Video Features

    With Olympus VG-145, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30,15 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    VG-145 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker.
    Olympus VG-145 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Olympus VG-145 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus VG-145 can shoot continuously at max speed of Unknown and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately VG-145 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Olympus VG-145 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Olympus VG-145 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Olympus VG-145 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus VG-145 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Face Detection Focusing
    120g Light Body
    26mm Wide Angle Lens
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    Low Battery Life: 160 shots
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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    What type of Photography is Olympus VG-145 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus VG-145 in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus VG-145 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus VG-145 has a score of 17 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theVG-145.
    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

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus VG-145 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus VG-145 for Street Photography

    Olympus VG-145 has a score of 38 for Street Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Street We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list and consider these alternatives over theVG-145.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Image Stabilization
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus VG-145 for Street Photography

    Olympus VG-145 for Sports Photography

    Olympus VG-145 has a score of 15 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theVG-145.
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    130 mm Tele Lens
    Environmental Sealings
    Unknown Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 160 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Image Stabilization
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus VG-145 for Sports Photography

    Olympus VG-145 for Daily Photography

    Olympus VG-145 has a score of 49 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    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

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus VG-145 for Daily Photography

    Olympus VG-145 for Landscape Photography

    Olympus VG-145 has a score of 18 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theVG-145.
    26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus VG-145 for Landscape Photography
    Olympus VG-145 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus VG-145 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus VG-145 alternatives.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus VG-145
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    Olympus VG-145 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus VG-145
    Announced 2011-07-27
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×)
    Max Aperture F2.8-6.5
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology TFT Color LCD
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 4s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.40 m
    Max Flash Sync s
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 14 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Min Native ISO 80
    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 Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 120g
    Physical Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm
    Battery Life 160 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model LI-70B
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC
    Storage Slots 1


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