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Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S70 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S70 was revealed 24 months earlier than the VG-145 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S70 grades against the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus VG-145

 S70 VG-145 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution288k230kClearer screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon S70

 VG-145 S70 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus VG-145

 S70 VG-145 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S70 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S70 and Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S70 and the VG-145.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and VG-145.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S70 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (160g)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (160 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S70
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
37
rather wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S70
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Coolpix S70Olympus VG-145
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Olympus VG-145
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-04 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 288k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $290 $0