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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 13 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VG-145 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 VG-145 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus VG-145

 Galaxy Camera 3G VG-145 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 VG-145 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys outside 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
36
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus VG-145Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-145 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $606