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Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Released July 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VG-145 matches up vs the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Ricoh WG-30

 VG-145 WG-30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus VG-145

 WG-30 VG-145 
RevealedOctober 2014July 2011Fresher by 39 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh WG-30

 VG-145 WG-30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 against the WG-30.

Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and WG-30.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh WG-30
 Olympus VG-145Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus VG-145 Ricoh WG-30
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-27 2014-10-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $428