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Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M575 was introduced 12 months before the VG-120 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M575 matches up vs the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Olympus VG-120

 M575 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak M575

 VG-120 M575 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Olympus VG-120

 M575 VG-120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M575 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M575 versus the VG-120.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M575 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M575 and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged M575 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (152g)
low maximum ISO (1,000)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
26
resolution is good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography highlights
68
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M575
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
40
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (152g)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Olympus VG-120
 Kodak EasyShare M575Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M575 Olympus VG-120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $139 $190