Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax X-5

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.