Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X70
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Introduced March 2009

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X70 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax X70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was brought out 24 months later than the X70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up versus the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax X70
VG-110 | X70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus VG-110
X70 | VG-110 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax X70
VG-110 | X70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 vs the X70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and X70 is 97 and 71 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and X70.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger VG-110 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Pentax X70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 grams (0.23 lb) | 410 grams (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $150 | $200 |