Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Olympus VG-145
EX-Z400 | VG-145 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z400
VG-145 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus VG-145
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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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 |