Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax I-10
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Pentax I-10
VG-120 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus VG-120
I-10 | VG-120 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax I-10
VG-120 | I-10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 160 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $190 | $310 |