Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax ist DL2

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was launched 5 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-145 scores against the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 vs the ist DL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-145 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus VG-145 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent VG-145 should have an edge in sensor technology.