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Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and VG-145 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Mini was launched 6 months before the VG-145 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Mini scores versus the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Olympus VG-145

 Mini VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Kodak Mini

 VG-145 Mini 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Olympus VG-145

 Mini VG-145 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Mini has outer measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Mini against the VG-145.

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and VG-145 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and VG-145.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Mini featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus VG-145 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
24
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography info
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography details
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Olympus VG-145
 Kodak EasyShare MiniOlympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Olympus VG-145
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3640 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD 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
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99 grams (0.22 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $100 $0