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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Announced July 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-145 grades versus the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 VG-145 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus VG-145

 WG-2 GPS VG-145 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 VG-145 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
38
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
28
quite wide (26mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus VG-145Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VG-145 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-27 2012-02-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 260 shots
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $300