Clicky

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The EX-G1 was announced 20 months prior to the VG-145 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-G1 VG-145 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-G1

 VG-145 EX-G1 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-G1 VG-145 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the VG-145.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and VG-145 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and VG-145.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (154g)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
23
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (154g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others (154 grams)
28
rather wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Olympus VG-145
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $61 $0