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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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 Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 19 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-145 scores against the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 VG-145 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus VG-145

 Galaxy Camera VG-145 
RevealedFebruary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 VG-145 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 offers 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (160 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (300g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
37
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus VG-145Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-145 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-02-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $450