Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax K-3

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax K-3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the K-3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VG-110 grades vs the K-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 and the K-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and K-3 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and K-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-3 will render more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.