Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620
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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 SL620 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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The VG-145 was launched 2 years after the SL620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VG-145 grades against the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung SL620
VG-145 | SL620 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Olympus VG-145
SL620 | VG-145 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung SL620
VG-145 | SL620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 and the SL620.
![Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-145-vs-Samsung-SL620-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-145-vs-Samsung-SL620-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and SL620.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VG-145-vs-Samsung-SL620-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VG-145-vs-Samsung-SL620-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called | - | PL65 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $200 |