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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured at a similar time to the VG-120 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZS5 grades versus the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Olympus VG-120

 EX-ZS5 VG-120 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 VG-120 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus VG-120

 EX-ZS5 VG-120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the VG-120.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and VG-120 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography advice
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography info
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging information
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus VG-120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $100 $190