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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 8010 and Olympus VG-120, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 11 months earlier than the VG-120 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 8010 grades versus the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus VG-120

 8010 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus 8010

 VG-120 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Olympus VG-120

 8010 VG-120 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 compared to the VG-120.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and VG-120 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and VG-120.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
28
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Olympus VG-120
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Olympus VG-120
Alternative name mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $190