Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was revealed 19 months later than the I-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VG-145 matches up vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 compared to the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and I-10.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VG-145 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger VG-145 will have a benefit in sensor tech.