Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP1

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was manufactured 13 months after the FP1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-120 scores versus the FP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 offers outside 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 FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 and the FP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and FP1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher VG-120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.