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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out 3 years earlier than the VG-145 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S5 matches up against the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-S5 VG-145 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-S5

 VG-145 EX-S5 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-S5 VG-145 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has proportions 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-S5 and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 and the VG-145.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and VG-145 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and VG-145.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Olympus VG-145
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $0