Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-120

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 14 months after the VG-120 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the VG-120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and VG-120 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and VG-120.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.