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Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M575 was revealed 18 months before the VG-145 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M575 scores versus the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Olympus VG-145

 M575 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Kodak M575

 VG-145 M575 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Olympus VG-145

 M575 VG-145 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M575 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M575 compared to the VG-145.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M575 and VG-145.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged M575 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M575
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
maximum ISO low (1,000)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M575
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
68
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Olympus VG-145
 Kodak EasyShare M575Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M575 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 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 1 1
Price at release $139 $0