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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
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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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was brought out 11 months before the VG-120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z70 grades vs the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Olympus VG-120

 Z70 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the FujiFilm Z70

 VG-120 Z70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus VG-120

 Z70 VG-120 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 offers exterior dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z70 versus the VG-120.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and VG-120.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography features
Olympus VG-120 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography info
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z70
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
28
rather wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus VG-120
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Olympus VG-120
Also referred to as FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 9cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $190