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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was launched 10 months earlier than the VG-120 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z35 VG-120 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-Z35

 VG-120 EX-Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 10 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z35 VG-120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 versus Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the VG-120.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and VG-120.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
Olympus VG-120 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography information
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus VG-120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Olympus VG-120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 124g (0.27 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $190