Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax W80

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax W80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 20 months after the W80 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VG-110 scores against the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 features external 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) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 vs the W80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and W80 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and W80.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-110 will have a benefit in sensor tech.