Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic SZ3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-145 was revealed 17 months earlier than the SZ3 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-145 grades versus the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic SZ3
| VG-145 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus VG-145
| SZ3 | VG-145 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic SZ3
| VG-145 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 versus the SZ3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and SZ3.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images | 250 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $0 | $150 |