Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax W60

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax W60, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 19 months later than the W60 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-120 matches up vs the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the VG-120 against the W60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and W60.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VG-120 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer VG-120 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.