Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax P70

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was revealed 2 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VG-145 matches up against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 against the P70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer VG-145 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.