Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax K100D

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax K100D, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-120 was launched 4 years after the K100D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VG-120 grades versus the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax K100D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VG-120 against the K100D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and K100D is 96 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and K100D.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus VG-120 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer VG-120 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.