Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Olympus VG-145
EX-S5 | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-S5
VG-145 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus VG-145
EX-S5 | VG-145 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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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 |