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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 3 years earlier than the VG-145 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up against the VG-145 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus VG-145

 FE-3010 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus FE-3010

 VG-145 FE-3010 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-145

 FE-3010 VG-145 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 vs the VG-145.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and VG-145 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and VG-145.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
28
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
28
really wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus VG-145
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $0