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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was released around the same time to the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-145 scores versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 VG-145 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus VG-145

 WG-1 GPS VG-145 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 VG-145 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (160 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus VG-145Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VG-145 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 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
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $350