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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 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
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 4 months before the VG-145 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus VG-145

 SZ-30MR VG-145 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 VG-145 SZ-30MR 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus VG-145

 SZ-30MR VG-145 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys physical 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 sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus VG-145 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the VG-145.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and VG-145 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and VG-145.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography info
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography info
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus VG-145
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-03-02 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 160 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $0