Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Pentax I-10
VG-145 | I-10 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus VG-145
I-10 | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax I-10
VG-145 | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | 153g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $310 |