Olympus 1 vs Olympus VG-120

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 1 versus Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and VG-120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 1 was manufactured 2 years after the VG-120 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 matches up against the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1 versus Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 against the VG-120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and VG-120 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and VG-120.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-120 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.