Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus VG-120

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus VG-120, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and VG-120 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL8 was manufactured 5 years later than the VG-120 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-PL8 scores against the VG-120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the VG-120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and VG-120 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and VG-120.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.