Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 23 months earlier than the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the VG-145.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and VG-145.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.