Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ10
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax RZ10
VG-110 | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus VG-110
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax RZ10
VG-110 | RZ10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 shots | 178 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $150 | $200 |