Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Successor is Olympus E-P5
(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
- Announced July 2011
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-P3 was launched very close to the VG-145 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-P3 scores versus the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus VG-145
E-P3 | VG-145 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus E-P3
VG-145 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus VG-145
E-P3 | VG-145 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has specifications 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 E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-P3 vs the VG-145.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and VG-145 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and VG-145.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus VG-145 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-17 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369g (0.81 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 160 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $0 |