Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120

Let's look closer at the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 24 months earlier than the VG-120 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 7000 matches up against the VG-120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 features outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7000 against the VG-120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and VG-120.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.