Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus VG-120

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.