Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-120

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus VG-120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 13 months later than the VG-120 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the VG-120.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and VG-120 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and VG-120.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ will have a benefit in sensor technology.