Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax Efina

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was introduced 22 months prior to the Efina which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VG-145 matches up vs the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 has got exterior 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 Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 vs the Efina.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and Efina.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.