Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax X70

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax X70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was announced 23 months after the X70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VG-120 grades vs the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax X70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 and the X70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and X70.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger VG-120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.