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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty close but the Z700EXR (1/2") and VG-145 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z700EXR was revealed 18 months before the VG-145 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z700EXR matches up versus the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Olympus VG-145

 Z700EXR VG-145 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 VG-145 Z700EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Olympus VG-145

 Z700EXR VG-145 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has got outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z700EXR and the VG-145.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and VG-145.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z700EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography info
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography information
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
55
offers touch focus
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
33
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (158g)
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Olympus VG-145
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXROlympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Olympus VG-145
Alternate name FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $0