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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus VG-120
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus VG-120, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and VG-120 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was revealed 4 years later than the VG-120 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M10 II scores against the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus VG-120

 E-M10 II VG-120 
RevealedAugust 2015January 2011Fresher by 57 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 VG-120 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus VG-120

 E-M10 II VG-120 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II features physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the VG-120.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and VG-120 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and VG-120.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography advice
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography highlights
73
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
36
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus VG-120
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus VG-120
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-08-25 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 160 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $190