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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus VG-145, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was announced 5 years later than the VG-145 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up vs the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Olympus VG-145

 Fujifilm XP120 VG-145 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2011Fresher by 67 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Fujifilm XP120

 VG-145 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus VG-145

 Fujifilm XP120 VG-145 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus the VG-145.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and VG-145 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and VG-145.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP120 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (160 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus VG-145
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Olympus VG-145
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-01-05 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 pictures 160 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $229 $0