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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 18 months earlier than the VG-145 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the VG-145 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z2000 VG-145 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 VG-145 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z2000 VG-145 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 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") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the VG-145.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and VG-145.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
62
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (160 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
28
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (152g)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Olympus VG-145
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
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