Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-120

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-120, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and VG-120 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and VG-120 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was introduced 8 years after the VG-120 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M1X grades vs the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X and the VG-120.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and VG-120 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and VG-120.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.