Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Released September 2010
(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
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The EX-Z16 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the VG-145 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the VG-145 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Olympus VG-145
EX-Z16 | VG-145 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z16
VG-145 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | September 2010 | Newer by 10 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus VG-145
EX-Z16 | VG-145 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z16 versus Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the VG-145.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and VG-145 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and VG-145.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Olympus VG-145 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | - | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $100 | $0 |