Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax P80

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax P80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 19 months after the P80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up vs the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. 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) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 versus the P80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and P80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern VG-110 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.