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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was released 2 years after the TS1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-145 scores against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic TS1

 VG-145 TS1 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus VG-145

 TS1 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic TS1

 VG-145 TS1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 versus the TS1.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and TS1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VG-145 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-27 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $380