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Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

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
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
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Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VG-145 and Olympus VR-320, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled at a similar time to the VR-320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VG-145 scores vs the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus VR-320

 VG-145 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus VG-145

 VR-320 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Olympus VR-320

 VG-145 VR-320 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 vs the VR-320.

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography features
62
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus VG-145Olympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus VG-145 Olympus VR-320
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 120g (0.26 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $179