Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Revealed July 2011
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-600 UZ was manufactured 18 months prior to the VG-145 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus VG-145
SP-600 UZ | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
VG-145 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VG-145
SP-600 UZ | VG-145 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the VG-145.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and VG-145 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and VG-145.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus VG-145 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $189 | $0 |