Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X-5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax X-5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was announced 18 months before the X-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VG-110 matches up against the X-5 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 X-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior 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) while the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the X-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and X-5 is 97 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and X-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.