Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax K-70

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax K-70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was revealed 6 years earlier than the K-70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the VG-110 matches up against the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 & Pentax K-70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 against the K-70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and K-70 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and K-70.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-70 will render greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.