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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VG-145, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 19 months after the VG-145 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XZ-10 grades vs the VG-145 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus VG-145

 XZ-10 VG-145 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus XZ-10

 VG-145 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VG-145

 XZ-10 VG-145 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the VG-145.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and VG-145 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and VG-145.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
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fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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relatively wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Olympus VG-145
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 160 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $428 $0