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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released August 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-510
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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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-520 was introduced 3 years earlier than the VG-145 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the E-520 grades versus the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus VG-145

 E-520 VG-145 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus E-520

 VG-145 E-520 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2008More modern by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus VG-145

 E-520 VG-145 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 offers outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-520 and the VG-145.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and VG-145 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and VG-145.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-520 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus VG-145 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
52
great battery (650 per charge)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-520 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
great battery (650 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (160 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
28
really wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus E-520Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-520 Olympus VG-145
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-08-20 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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 552 grams (1.22 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical 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 score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos 160 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $0