Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was announced 4 years earlier than the FZ1000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the VG-120 matches up against the FZ1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 provides exterior 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 FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 compared to the FZ1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and FZ1000 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and FZ1000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-120 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.