Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009
(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
- Released January 2011

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
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").

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.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Olympus VG-120
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak M381
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Olympus VG-120
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
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.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M381 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Olympus VG-120 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 153g (0.34 lb) | 120g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $170 | $190 |