Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Launched January 2016
(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
- Launched July 2011
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus VG-145, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and VG-145 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PEN-F was launched 4 years later than the VG-145 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the PEN-F matches up versus the VG-145 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus VG-145
PEN-F | VG-145 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | July 2011 | More recent by 55 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus PEN-F
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Olympus VG-145
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the PEN-F vs the VG-145.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and VG-145 is 84 and 96 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and VG-145.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger PEN-F provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Olympus VG-145 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-27 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 160 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,000 | $0 |