Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax 645D

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax 645D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was announced 23 months after the 645D making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VG-160 scores against the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax 645D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-160 versus Pentax 645D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-160 and the 645D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and 645D is 96 and 50 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and 645D.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645D will give you more detail with its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent VG-160 will have a benefit in sensor technology.