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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was brought out 17 months before the VG-145 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z35 scores against the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z35 VG-145 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z35

 VG-145 EX-Z35 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z35 VG-145 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the VG-145.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and VG-145.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography info
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Olympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-21 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 124g (0.27 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $99 $0