Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-925
(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
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-145, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was launched 24 months earlier than the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus VG-145
FE-4000 | VG-145 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus FE-4000
VG-145 | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VG-145
FE-4000 | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 vs the VG-145.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and VG-145.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus VG-145 |
Also referred to as | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $0 |