Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax MX-1
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax MX-1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VG-145 was launched 23 months prior to the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VG-145 scores vs the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Pentax MX-1
VG-145 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus VG-145
MX-1 | VG-145 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax MX-1
VG-145 | MX-1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 and the MX-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and MX-1.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-145 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus VG-145 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Pentax MX-1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 391 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 pictures | 290 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $400 |