Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was revealed 7 months before the RZ18 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 grades versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax RZ18
VG-110 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus VG-110
RZ18 | VG-110 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax RZ18
VG-110 | RZ18 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 against the RZ18.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and RZ18 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and RZ18.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2011-09-12 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
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 All around 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $150 | $210 |