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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus VG-120
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was launched 24 months prior to the VG-120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-45 matches up vs the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus VG-120

 FE-45 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus FE-45

 VG-120 FE-45 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VG-120

 FE-45 VG-120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 against the VG-120.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and VG-120.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Olympus VG-120 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus FE-45Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-45 Olympus VG-120
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $190