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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was launched 19 months later than the TL210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-145 scores versus the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung TL210

 VG-145 TL210 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Olympus VG-145

 TL210 VG-145 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung TL210

 VG-145 TL210 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 offers 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) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 against the TL210.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and TL210.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger VG-145 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography details
Samsung TL210 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Samsung TL210
 Olympus VG-145Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-145 Samsung TL210
Also referred to as - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-01-06
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $230