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Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 12 months earlier than the VG-160 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-120 scores vs the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus VG-160

 VG-120 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus VG-120

 VG-160 VG-120 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Olympus VG-160

 VG-120 VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 against the VG-160.

Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and VG-160.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (165 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (165 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
30
really wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus VG-120Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus VG-120 Olympus VG-160
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD 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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 165 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $190 $90