Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Kodak M380 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The M380 was announced 3 years prior to the VG-145 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the M380 grades against the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M380 & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M380 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Olympus VG-145
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Kodak M380
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Olympus VG-145
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M380 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Kodak M380 versus Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M380 vs the VG-145.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and VG-145.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Olympus VG-145 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1448 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | 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 |
Retail pricing | $160 | $0 |