Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K-S2

Its time to look closer at the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax K-S2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was revealed 4 years prior to the K-S2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the VG-145 grades vs the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 and the K-S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and K-S2 is 96 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and K-S2.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-145 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be behind in sensor tech.