Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax 645D

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax 645D, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) have totally different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was brought out 11 months after the 645D so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-120 grades versus the 645D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 & Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax 645D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 and the 645D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and 645D is 96 and 50 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and 645D.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645D will render more detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent VG-120 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.