Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax I-10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 13 months later than the I-10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-110 scores versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 against the I-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and I-10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger VG-110 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.