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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z71
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
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was launched 18 months prior to the VG-145 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z70 grades against the VG-145 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Olympus VG-145

 Z70 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the FujiFilm Z70

 VG-145 Z70 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus VG-145

 Z70 VG-145 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 has outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z70 versus the VG-145.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and VG-145.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography factors
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (160 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus VG-145
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Olympus VG-145
Otherwise known as FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $0