Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax K-7

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax K-7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly close but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was brought out 17 months later than the K-7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up versus the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 against the K-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and K-7 is 97 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-7 will provide you with more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent VG-110 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.