Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W
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![Olympus VG-145 front Olympus VG-145 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VG-145/Olympus-VG-145-front.jpg)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The VG-145 was launched 2 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 matches up versus the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung HZ15W
VG-145 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus VG-145
HZ15W | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ15W
VG-145 | HZ15W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 features outer measurements 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 HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 against the HZ15W.
![Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-145-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-145-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and HZ15W.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-145 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VG-145-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-145-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Samsung HZ15W |
Alternate name | - | WB550 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $330 |