Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax X-5
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax X-5 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" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Revealed August 2012
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Lets look more closely at the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax X-5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-145 was manufactured 13 months prior to the X-5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the VG-145 matches up vs the X-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Pentax X-5
| VG-145 | X-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Olympus VG-145
| X-5 | VG-145 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax X-5
| VG-145 | X-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has got 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) while the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax X-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 vs the X-5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and X-5 is 96 and 65 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and X-5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Pentax X-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus VG-145 | Pentax X-5 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2012-08-22 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 230 thousand dot |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 595 grams (1.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
| 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 images | 330 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $230 |