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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 7000 and Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the VG-145 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7000 scores vs the VG-145 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus VG-145

 7000 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus 7000

 VG-145 7000 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus VG-145

 7000 VG-145 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7000 and Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 and the VG-145.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and VG-145 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and VG-145.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography details
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (160 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus VG-145
Also referred to as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 160 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $0