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Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 11 months prior to the VG-145 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z800 grades against the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z800 VG-145 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z800

 VG-145 EX-Z800 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z800 VG-145 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 features exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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-Z800 versus Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the VG-145.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and VG-145.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
really wide (26mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Olympus VG-145
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Olympus VG-145
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-03 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $0