Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VG-145 was launched 6 months prior to the VS20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-145 matches up versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Pentax VS20
VG-145 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus VG-145
VS20 | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax VS20
VG-145 | VS20 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has exterior dimensions 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 VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 versus the VS20.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and VS20.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lbs) | 235g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $106 |