Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-120

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-120, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and VG-120 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-P2 was revealed 8 months before the VG-120 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-P2 matches up vs the VG-120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with 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).

See the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 compared to the VG-120.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and VG-120 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and VG-120.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VG-120 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.