Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Olympus VG-145
EX-Z35 | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z35
VG-145 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus VG-145
EX-Z35 | VG-145 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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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 |