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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 2 years after the FS15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-145 grades against the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FS15

 VG-145 FS15 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus VG-145

 FS15 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FS15

 VG-145 FS15 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 compared to the FS15.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and FS15.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer VG-145 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography features
Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
62
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-27 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $180