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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced July 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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-620 and Olympus VG-145, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was announced 3 years prior to the VG-145 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the E-620 scores against the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus VG-145

 E-620 VG-145 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus E-620

 VG-145 E-620 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus VG-145

 E-620 VG-145 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus E-620 and Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-620 compared to the VG-145.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and VG-145 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and VG-145.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-620 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VG-145 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
26
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (500 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging information
18
no video
28
rather wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus E-620Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-620 Olympus VG-145
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-06 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 160 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 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
Launch cost $799 $0