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Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Released July 2011
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Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak M320 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and VG-145 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The M320 was brought out 3 years before the VG-145 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M320 grades versus the VG-145 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Olympus VG-145

 M320 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Kodak M320

 VG-145 M320 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Olympus VG-145

 M320 VG-145 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M320 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M320 versus Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M320 and the VG-145.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M320 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M320 and VG-145.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M320 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will resolve extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography features
Olympus VG-145 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (155g)
28
rather wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Kodak M320 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Olympus VG-145
 Kodak EasyShare M320Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3472 x 2604 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 - 160 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $39 $0