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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Olympus VG-120
(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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z270 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-Z270

 VG-120 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z270 VG-120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
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focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Olympus VG-120
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