Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-50

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The VG-145 was brought out 3 years before the K-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VG-145 scores versus the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 offers external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 vs the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and K-50.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-145 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.