Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-120
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 and Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-FS10 was revealed 24 months earlier than the VG-120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Olympus VG-120
EX-FS10 | VG-120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-FS10
VG-120 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Olympus VG-120
EX-FS10 | VG-120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 and Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the VG-120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and VG-120.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Olympus VG-120 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $190 |