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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was brought out 19 months before the VG-120 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up vs the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm Z300 VG-120 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Fujifilm Z300

 VG-120 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2009More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm Z300 VG-120 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the VG-120.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography info
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no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography details
Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography information
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comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (155g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
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built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (155g)
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pretty wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus VG-120
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Olympus VG-120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 - 160 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $190