Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VG-120

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VG-120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was announced 2 months later than the VG-120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ-10 grades vs the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the VG-120.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and VG-120 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and VG-120.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.