Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS2
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced July 2011
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- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Older Model is Panasonic TS1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
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Below, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VG-145 was announced 19 months later than the TS2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VG-145 grades against the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic TS2
| VG-145 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus VG-145
| TS2 | VG-145 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic TS2
| VG-145 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 against the TS2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and TS2.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer VG-145 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
| Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $0 | $350 |