Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax WS80

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax WS80, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 18 months later than the WS80 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-120 scores vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys 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) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-120 vs the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and WS80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer VG-120 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.