Olympus E-510 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed November 2007
- Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
- Older Model is Olympus E-500
- Later Model is Olympus E-520
(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
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus VG-145, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-510 was revealed 4 years prior to the VG-145 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-510 grades vs the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus VG-145
E-510 | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus E-510
VG-145 | E-510 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | November 2007 | More recent by 44 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus VG-145
E-510 | VG-145 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 comes with physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 compared to the VG-145.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and VG-145 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-510 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and VG-145.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-510 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-510 | Olympus VG-145 |
Also Known as | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2007-11-23 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 490 grams (1.08 pounds) | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 442 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $550 | $0 |