Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax K10D

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-120 was introduced 4 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-120 scores versus the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 compared to the K10D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and K10D is 96 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and K10D.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus VG-120 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher VG-120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.