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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released June 2009
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 Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was launched 3 years earlier than the VG-145 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up against the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Olympus VG-145

 Fujifilm Z300 VG-145 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Fujifilm Z300

 VG-145 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2009More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus VG-145

 Fujifilm Z300 VG-145 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the VG-145.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and VG-145.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (155 grams)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
54
has touch focus
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (155g)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus VG-145
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Olympus VG-145
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-12 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $0