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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and VG-145 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 3 years after the VG-145 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores against the VG-145 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Olympus VG-145

 Fujifilm XQ2 VG-145 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 VG-145 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus VG-145

 Fujifilm XQ2 VG-145 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the VG-145.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and VG-145 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and VG-145.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography info
Olympus VG-145 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (240 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
64
better than average battery (240 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (206g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Olympus VG-145
 Fujifilm XQ2Olympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 160 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-48 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $0