Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax 645D

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax 645D, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) come with totally different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was unveiled 12 months after the 645D which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VG-110 grades against the 645D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax 645D. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax 645D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 versus the 645D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and 645D is 97 and 50 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and 645D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645D will give more detail having an extra 28MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent VG-110 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.