Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Q10

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 20 months earlier than the Q10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the VG-120 matches up vs the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. 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) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 versus the Q10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and Q10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.