Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus VG-145
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus FE-4030
VG-145 | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VG-145
FE-4030 | VG-145 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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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 |