Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax Q10

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Q10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was announced 19 months prior to the Q10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VG-110 scores against the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 has got external dimensions 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 Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 against the Q10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and Q10 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.