Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH27

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FH27, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was manufactured very close to the FH27 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-120 scores vs the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 comes with outside 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 FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 compared to the FH27.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and FH27.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.