Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung PL170
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24 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-145 was launched 7 months after the PL170 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-145 grades vs the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung PL170
| VG-145 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Olympus VG-145
| PL170 | VG-145 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung PL170
| VG-145 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 and the PL170.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and PL170.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger VG-145 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Samsung PL170 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-07-27 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $0 | $175 |