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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX100
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was revealed 8 years prior to the LX100 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-120 scores versus the LX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 VG-120 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus VG-120

 LX100 II VG-120 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2011Fresher by 92 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic LX100 II

 VG-120 LX100 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 versus the LX100 II.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and LX100 II is 96 and 81 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and LX100 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-120
Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery life (340 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography features
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
good battery life (340 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
76
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (340 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus VG-120Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-120 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2018-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4736 x 3552
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1800 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 392g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $190 $998