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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus VG-145, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 3 years prior to the VG-145 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-5010 scores versus the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus VG-145

 FE-5010 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus FE-5010

 VG-145 FE-5010 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-145

 FE-5010 VG-145 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 against the VG-145.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and VG-145.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (130g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus VG-145
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-27
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 130g (0.29 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $0