Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax W60

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax W60, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was announced 20 months later than the W60 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-110 scores versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 compared to the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and W60 is 97 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and W60.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VG-110 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern VG-110 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.