Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Q

Lets look much closer at the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax Q, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 5 months prior to the Q and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VG-120 scores against the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 against the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and Q is 96 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and Q.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.