Olympus 7010 vs Olympus VG-120

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7010 versus Olympus VG-120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 17 months prior to the VG-120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7010 matches up versus the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 has outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7010 versus Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 compared to the VG-120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and VG-120.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.