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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z16 VG-145 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z16

 VG-145 EX-Z16 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z16 VG-145 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Olympus VG-145
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