Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax I-10

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax I-10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was manufactured 12 months later than the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VG-120 scores against the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 and the I-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger VG-120 will have an edge in sensor innovation.