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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7000
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus VG-120

 7000 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus 7000

 VG-120 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus VG-120

 7000 VG-120 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

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

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
32
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
28
rather wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus VG-120
Otherwise known as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $190