Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Q7

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Q7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very close but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was revealed 3 years prior to the Q7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-120 grades vs the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 against the Q7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and Q7 is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and Q7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus VG-120 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.