Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(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
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-5020 was manufactured 24 months prior to the VG-145 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-5020 grades versus the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus VG-145
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus FE-5020
VG-145 | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VG-145
FE-5020 | VG-145 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the VG-145.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and VG-145.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Olympus VG-145 |
Other name | X-935 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) | 120 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $160 | $0 |