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Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was unveiled 3 years after the VG-145 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L32 grades vs the VG-145 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Olympus VG-145

 L32 VG-145 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon L32

 VG-145 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Olympus VG-145

 L32 VG-145 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L32 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L32 against the VG-145.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and VG-145 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and VG-145.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L32 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher L32 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L32
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography info
Olympus VG-145 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (164g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery life (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (320 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (160 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
48
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
66
really wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (164 grams)
28
really wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Coolpix L32Olympus VG-145
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 320 photographs 160 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $0