Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120
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25 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Released 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

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was brought out 24 months prior to the VG-120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Olympus VG-120
EX-Z400 | VG-120 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-Z400
VG-120 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus VG-120
EX-Z400 | VG-120 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has measurements 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-Z400 and Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 against the VG-120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and VG-120.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Olympus VG-120 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $190 |