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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus 7030 and Olympus VG-120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7030 was brought out 12 months earlier than the VG-120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 7030 grades vs the VG-120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus VG-120

 7030 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus 7030

 VG-120 7030 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus VG-120

 7030 VG-120 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7030 and Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 7030 against the VG-120.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and VG-120.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus Stylus 7030Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Olympus VG-120
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $179 $190