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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
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 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus 6000 and Olympus VG-120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 18 months before the VG-120 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 6000 grades vs the VG-120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus VG-120

 6000 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus 6000

 VG-120 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus VG-120

 6000 VG-120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 6000 versus the VG-120.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Olympus VG-120
Alternate name mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-01 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $259 $190