Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX700

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was released 6 months later than the FX700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-120 grades versus the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 versus the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and FX700.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.