Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax W80

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax W80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was revealed 2 years after the W80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VG-145 scores against the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 compared to the W80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and W80.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VG-145 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.