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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony HX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-145 was released 14 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-145 grades versus the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony HX5

 VG-145 HX5 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus VG-145

 HX5 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX5

 VG-145 HX5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 versus the HX5.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and HX5.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-145 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography factors
Sony HX5 Sports photography factors
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
Sony HX5 Travel photography advice
62
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX5 Landscape photography advice
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging info
Sony HX5 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX5
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $275