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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
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 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 18 months before the VG-145 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7040 grades vs the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus VG-145

 7040 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus 7040

 VG-145 7040 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus VG-145

 7040 VG-145 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 7040 vs the VG-145.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and VG-145.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7040
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus Stylus 7040Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Olympus VG-145
Also called mju 7040 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $0