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Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 5 months before the VG-120 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z800 grades against the VG-120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z800 VG-120 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-Z800

 VG-120 EX-Z800 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus VG-120

 EX-Z800 VG-120 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 has external measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the VG-120.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and VG-120.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (160 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus VG-120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Olympus VG-120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 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
Microphone 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 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $190