Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ25W 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 Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The VG-145 was unveiled 13 months after the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-145 scores versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung HZ25W
VG-145 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus VG-145
HZ25W | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ25W
VG-145 | HZ25W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 has got external 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) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 and the HZ25W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and HZ25W.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer VG-145 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $350 |