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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Z700EXR (1/2") and VG-120 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Z700EXR was introduced 11 months earlier than the VG-120 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z700EXR matches up against the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Olympus VG-120

 Z700EXR VG-120 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 VG-120 Z700EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Olympus VG-120

 Z700EXR VG-120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR offers outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z700EXR versus the VG-120.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z700EXR and VG-120.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z700EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus VG-120 will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (158 grams)
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography details
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
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supports focus by touch
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (158g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (160 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
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screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
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has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (158g)
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really wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Olympus VG-120
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXROlympus VG-120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Olympus VG-120
Also Known as FinePix Z707EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 9cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $190