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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Finepix Z91
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was released 6 months earlier than the VG-145 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Finepix Z90 scores against the VG-145 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Olympus VG-145

 Finepix Z90 VG-145 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 VG-145 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Olympus VG-145

 Finepix Z90 VG-145 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the VG-145.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and VG-145.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography info
68
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Olympus VG-145
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Olympus VG-145
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Olympus VG-145
Also Known as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 220 photos 160 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $220 $0