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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-160 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-160 scores against the K-1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Pentax K-1 II

 VG-160 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus VG-160

 K-1 II VG-160 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2012Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax K-1 II

 VG-160 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 features outside 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) and the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 against the K-1 II.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and K-1 II is 96 and 55 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and K-1 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will produce greater detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
has manual focus
high resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography details
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.4 frames per second)
low battery life (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
65
lighter than competitors (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
weather proofing
high resolution (36MP)
low battery life (670 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
30
really wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus VG-160Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VG-160 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-10 2018-02-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 819200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
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 165 photographs 670 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail price $90 $1,737