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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax I-10

 VG-110 I-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus VG-110

 I-10 VG-110 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax I-10

 VG-110 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography advice
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Pentax I-10
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
24
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
27
decently wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (170 shots)
no Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (27mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus VG-110Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VG-110 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $310