Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-120

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-120, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very similar but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and VG-120 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-P1 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the VG-120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-P1 grades vs the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 features external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 vs the VG-120.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and VG-120 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and VG-120.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VG-120 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.