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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Finepix Z91
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was manufactured about the same time to the VG-120 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Finepix Z90 matches up versus the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Olympus VG-120

 Finepix Z90 VG-120 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 VG-120 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Olympus VG-120

 Finepix Z90 VG-120 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the VG-120.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and VG-120.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography features
Olympus VG-120 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography info
68
includes touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
rather wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Olympus VG-120
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Olympus VG-120
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 160 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $220 $190