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Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP120
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
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was manufactured 6 years after the VG-145 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores vs the VG-145 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Olympus VG-145

 Fujifilm XP130 VG-145 
ReleasedJanuary 2018July 2011More modern by 80 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Fujifilm XP130

 VG-145 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus VG-145

 Fujifilm XP130 VG-145 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 versus the VG-145.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and VG-145 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and VG-145.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP130 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography factors
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP130
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
69
environment proofing
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP130
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
50
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus VG-145
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Olympus VG-145
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-01-24 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 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 207 gr (0.46 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical 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 240 shots 160 shots
Style 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 type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $171 $0