Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced January 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
- Announced January 2011

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus VG-120
FE-3010 | VG-120 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus FE-3010
VG-120 | FE-3010 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus VG-120
FE-3010 | VG-120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Olympus VG-120 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $140 | $190 |