Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-ek-fs.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and VG-120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 24 months before the VG-120 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Olympus VG-120
EX-Z270 | VG-120 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-Z270
VG-120 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-120
EX-Z270 | VG-120 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z270 versus Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the VG-120.
![Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-vs-Olympus-VG-120-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-vs-Olympus-VG-120-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and VG-120.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus VG-120 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-vs-Olympus-VG-120-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-vs-Olympus-VG-120-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Olympus VG-120 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 7cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures |
Style 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $190 |