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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
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
  • Released July 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus VG-145

 SH-1 VG-145 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2011More recent by 33 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus SH-1

 VG-145 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus VG-145

 SH-1 VG-145 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
74
great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging info
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than others in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
28
rather wide (26mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Olympus VG-145
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