Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-145

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was released 6 months prior to the VG-145 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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-ZS5 versus Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the VG-145.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and VG-145 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and VG-145.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.