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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus VG-120
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 12 months before the VG-120 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the VG-120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z2000 VG-120 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 VG-120 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z2000 VG-120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the VG-120.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and VG-120.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Olympus VG-120 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (152 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (160 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (152g)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus VG-120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Olympus VG-120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $190