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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 12 months before the VG-120 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z550 grades against the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z550 VG-120 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-Z550

 VG-120 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z550 VG-120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the VG-120.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and VG-120.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
42
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus VG-120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $190