Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax RZ18

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax RZ18, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 8 months prior to the RZ18 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-120 scores vs the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 against the RZ18.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and RZ18.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.