Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was brought out 12 months before the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-110 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 offers external measurements 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 WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 and the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and WG-2 GPS is 97 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.