Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic F5

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic F5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 24 months prior to the F5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VG-120 scores vs the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 offers external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 and the F5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and F5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged VG-120 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.