Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax K-30

Lets look closer at the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax K-30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was introduced 20 months earlier than the K-30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VG-110 grades versus the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 and the K-30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and K-30 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and K-30.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-30 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.