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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS15 was unveiled around the same time to the VG-145 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the VG-145 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-ZS15 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 VG-145 EX-ZS15 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-ZS15 VG-145 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the VG-145.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and VG-145.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (154g)
does not have selfie friendly display
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
32
very good max aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging details
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (154 grams)
28
rather wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Olympus VG-145
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Olympus VG-145
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-18 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $248 $0