Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 24 months prior to the VG-120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-3010 matches up against the VG-120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 against the VG-120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and VG-120 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and VG-120.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.