Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax S1

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax S1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched at a similar time to the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 compared to the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and S1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and S1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax S1 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.