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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
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Olympus VG-120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was unveiled 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-120 matches up against the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FZ28

 VG-120 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus VG-120

 FZ28 VG-120 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FZ28

 VG-120 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 against the FZ28.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger VG-120 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (160 shots)
no Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus VG-120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 160 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $599