Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax XG-1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax XG-1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 4 years prior to the XG-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VG-145 grades vs the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 and Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 and the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and XG-1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and XG-1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.