Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Released August 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
- Revealed July 2011
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus VG-145
EX-Z90 | VG-145 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z90
VG-145 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus VG-145
EX-Z90 | VG-145 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus VG-145 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 120g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 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 type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $150 | $0 |