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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled at a similar time to the RZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the VG-145 grades against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Pentax RZ10

 VG-145 RZ10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus VG-145

 RZ10 VG-145 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax RZ10

 VG-145 RZ10 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 versus the RZ10.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and RZ10.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (178 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (178 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus VG-145Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VG-145 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 178 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $200