Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-120
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Launched 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-S5 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was launched 24 months earlier than the VG-120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S5 scores vs the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Olympus VG-120
EX-S5 | VG-120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-S5
VG-120 | EX-S5 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus VG-120
EX-S5 | VG-120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 offers external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 against the VG-120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and VG-120 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and VG-120.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Olympus VG-120 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100g (0.22 lb) | 120g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $190 |