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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 7 months after the VG-145 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the VG-145 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus VG-145

 SZ-31MR iHS VG-145 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 VG-145 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VG-145

 SZ-31MR iHS VG-145 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the VG-145.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and VG-145 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and VG-145.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (226 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus VG-145
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus VG-145
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-08 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
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