Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus VG-120

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-45 was launched 24 months prior to the VG-120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-45 matches up vs the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 against the VG-120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and VG-120.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.