Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP8

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was announced 18 months later than the FP8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VG-120 matches up versus the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 vs the FP8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and FP8.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-120 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer VG-120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.