Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-120
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus VG-120, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and VG-120 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-M1 was announced 2 years after the VG-120 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-M1 matches up against the VG-120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus VG-120
E-M1 | VG-120 | |||
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Announced | October 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 35 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus E-M1
VG-120 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus VG-120
E-M1 | VG-120 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 against the VG-120.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and VG-120 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and VG-120.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer E-M1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus VG-120 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-10-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePIC VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 7cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497 gr (1.10 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 160 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $799 | $190 |