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").

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.

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
VG-145 | 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 |