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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
Samsung SL620
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung SL620

 VG-145 SL620 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Olympus VG-145

 SL620 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung SL620

 VG-145 SL620 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography features
Samsung SL620 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
26
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
36
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
28
pretty wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung SL620
 Olympus VG-145Samsung SL620
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
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