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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured very close to the VG-145 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-11 grades vs the VG-145 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus VG-145

 SZ-11 VG-145 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus SZ-11

 VG-145 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VG-145

 SZ-11 VG-145 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 and the VG-145.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and VG-145 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and VG-145.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography factors
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (160 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-11 Olympus VG-145
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 200 photos 160 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $253 $0