Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120
95 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M575 & Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M575 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Olympus VG-120
M575 | VG-120 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak M575
VG-120 | M575 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Kodak M575 and Olympus VG-120
M575 | VG-120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M575 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M575 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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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 |