Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VG-120

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 and Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.