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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was introduced within a month of the FX78 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-120 scores versus the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FX78

          

          

            
 VG-120 FX78 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus VG-120

          

          

            
 FX78 VG-120 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FX78

          

          

            
 VG-120 FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 provides exterior measurements 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 FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 compared to the FX78.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and FX78.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

            Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography factors
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Street photography info
Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
48
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography factors
26
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
 slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography info
62
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery pack (160 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging advice
28
 pretty wide (26mm)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic support
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus VG-120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $210