Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K110D

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K110D, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-145 was introduced 5 years after the K110D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VG-145 grades against the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax K110D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 vs the K110D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and K110D is 96 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and K110D.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-145 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus VG-145 will provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent VG-145 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.