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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 18 months prior to the VG-145 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4030 scores versus the VG-145 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus VG-145

 FE-4030 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus FE-4030

 VG-145 FE-4030 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VG-145

 FE-4030 VG-145 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 features external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the VG-145.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and VG-145.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (160 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus VG-145
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 146 gr (0.32 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $0