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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z808EXR
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 Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty close but the Z800EXR (1/2") and VG-145 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z800EXR was introduced 12 months earlier than the VG-145 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z800EXR matches up against the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Olympus VG-145

 Z800EXR VG-145 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 VG-145 Z800EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Olympus VG-145

 Z800EXR VG-145 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z800EXR offers external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z800EXR vs the VG-145.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z800EXR and VG-145.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z800EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus VG-145 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Z800EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (158g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography information
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (158 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography factors
32
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (158g)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Olympus VG-145
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXROlympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Olympus VG-145
Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-21 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $0