Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Introduced July 2011
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic XS1
VG-145 | XS1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus VG-145
XS1 | VG-145 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic XS1
VG-145 | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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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 |