Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 24 months earlier than the VG-120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ grades against the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ against the VG-120.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and VG-120 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and VG-120.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.