Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax RZ10, 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 RZ10 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 5 months before the RZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VG-110 scores against the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 and the RZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and RZ10 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.