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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic XS1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was revealed 17 months earlier than the XS1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 grades against the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic XS1

 VG-145 XS1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus VG-145

 XS1 VG-145 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic XS1

 VG-145 XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 vs the XS1.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and XS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography features
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $130