Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax P70

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 24 months later than the P70 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the VG-110 matches up versus the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 features external measurements 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 P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 versus the P70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and P70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and P70.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VG-110 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.