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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 3 years earlier than the VG-145 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z400 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z400

 VG-145 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z400 VG-145 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 versus Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the VG-145.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and VG-145.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-145 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Olympus VG-145
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $0