Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and S1 (24MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VG-120 was unveiled 9 years before the S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VG-120 matches up versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic S1
VG-120 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus VG-120
S1 | VG-120 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | January 2011 | More recent by 98 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic S1
VG-120 | S1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 features 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 S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VG-120 compared to the S1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and S1 is 96 and 54 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and S1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-120 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1 will render greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 1021g (2.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | 380 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch cost | $190 | $2,498 |