Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-120 was brought out 6 years before the FZ2500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-120 grades vs the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FZ2500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 and the FZ2500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and FZ2500 is 96 and 53 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and FZ2500.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.