Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Released November 2011
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Below is a complete review of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic 3D1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VG-145 was manufactured 3 months prior to the 3D1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VG-145 matches up against the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic 3D1
| VG-145 | 3D1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus VG-145
| 3D1 | VG-145 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic 3D1
| VG-145 | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | November 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 compared to the 3D1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and 3D1.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2011-11-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 120g (0.26 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 200 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $670 |