Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus VG-120

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus VG-120, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and VG-120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was launched 16 months later than the VG-120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M5 matches up vs the VG-120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions 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-M5 and Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 versus the VG-120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and VG-120 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and VG-120.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.