Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH8

Lets look closer at the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FH8, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FH8 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-120 matches up versus the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 against the FH8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and FH8.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.