Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look closer at the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 6 months prior to the WG-2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VG-145 scores vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 compared to the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and WG-2.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.