Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VG-120

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VG-120, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 17 months prior to the VG-120 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 6010 matches up vs the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 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).

See the Olympus 6010 vs Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 6010 vs the VG-120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and VG-120.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.