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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung GX-10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-145 was introduced 4 years after the GX-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 scores vs the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung GX-10

 VG-145 GX-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2006More modern by 59 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus VG-145

 GX-10 VG-145 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung GX-10

 VG-145 GX-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 and the GX-10.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and GX-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer VG-145 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung GX-10
 Olympus VG-145Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-145 Samsung GX-10
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-07-27 2006-09-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 120g (0.26 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $850