Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VG-120

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VG-120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 2 years later than the VG-120 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-15 grades vs the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 and the VG-120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and VG-120 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and VG-120.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 provides an edge in sensor technology.