Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-110 was introduced 6 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the VG-110 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys external dimensions 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 WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and WG-1 GPS is 97 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.