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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured about the same time to the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-145 matches up versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic ZS8

 VG-145 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus VG-145

 ZS8 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic ZS8

 VG-145 ZS8 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 compared to the ZS8.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and ZS8.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (210g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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