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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the VG-145 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades against the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus VG-145

 SP-565UZ VG-145 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 VG-145 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-145

 SP-565UZ VG-145 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the VG-145.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and VG-145 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and VG-145.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
28
rather wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus VG-145
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $0