Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FS15
VG-145 | FS15 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus VG-145
FS15 | VG-145 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FS15
VG-145 | FS15 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |