Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ18

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled within a month of the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VG-145 grades versus the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-145 compared to the RZ18.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and RZ18.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.