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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was introduced 23 months later than the P70 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-120 scores vs the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Pentax P70

 VG-120 P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus VG-120

 P70 VG-120 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax P70

 VG-120 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-120 against the P70.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and P70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger VG-120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography information
Pentax P70 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
Sports photography with Pentax P70
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography information
Pentax P70 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging factors
Pentax P70 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax P70
 Olympus VG-120Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VG-120 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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