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Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 3 years before the VG-145 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the VG-145 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-FS10 VG-145 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-FS10

 VG-145 EX-FS10 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-FS10 VG-145 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the VG-145.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and VG-145.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to deliver greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography details
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
26
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Olympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $0