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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(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
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
  • Released July 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Olympus VG-145

 M380 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Kodak M380

 VG-145 M380 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Olympus VG-145

 M380 VG-145 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M380
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography info
Olympus VG-145 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (155g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (155g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Olympus VG-145
 Kodak EasyShare M380Olympus VG-145
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