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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 7 months before the FX90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VG-120 grades vs the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FX90

 VG-120 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus VG-120

 FX90 VG-120 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FX90

 VG-120 FX90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 has 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) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-120 against the FX90.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and FX90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-120
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
offers touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus VG-120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-08-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $227