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Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched July 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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Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M341 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M341 was unveiled 24 months prior to the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M341 scores versus the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Olympus VG-145

 M341 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Kodak M341

 VG-145 M341 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Olympus VG-145

 M341 VG-145 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M341 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M341 vs the VG-145.

Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M341 and VG-145.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography details
Olympus VG-145 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
28
screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
28
rather wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak M341 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Olympus VG-145
 Kodak EasyShare M341Olympus VG-145
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Olympus VG-145
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 135g (0.30 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 160 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $0