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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
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Olympus VG-145 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax K-01, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was introduced 10 months before the K-01 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-145 scores against the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Pentax K-01

 VG-145 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus VG-145

 K-01 VG-145 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax K-01

 VG-145 K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 and the K-01.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and K-01 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and K-01.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-01 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography info
Pentax K-01 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (540 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery life (540 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
36
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus VG-145Pentax K-01
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VG-145 Pentax K-01
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-27 2012-05-30
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 160 photographs 540 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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