Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E70

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax E70, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 2 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up vs the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys 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 E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the E70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and E70 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and E70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VG-110 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger VG-110 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.