Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax KP

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax KP, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was unveiled 6 years prior to the KP which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the VG-145 scores versus the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 has 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) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 versus the KP.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and KP is 96 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and KP.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-145 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will resolve more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.