Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2014
- Successor is Olympus SH-2
(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
- Released July 2011
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus VG-145, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-1 was introduced 2 years later than the VG-145 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-1 matches up against the VG-145 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus VG-145
SH-1 | VG-145 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | July 2011 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus SH-1
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus VG-145
SH-1 | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 vs the VG-145.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and VG-145 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and VG-145.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SH-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Olympus VG-145 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 271 gr (0.60 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 shots | 160 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $349 | $0 |