Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120

Here, we will be comparing the Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was manufactured 17 months prior to the VG-120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M381 matches up versus the VG-120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M381 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 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") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M381 versus the VG-120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and VG-120.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older M381 will be behind in sensor technology.