Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2011
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FZ300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-120 was released 5 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-120 matches up vs the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FZ300
VG-120 | FZ300 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus VG-120
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Introduced | July 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 55 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FZ300
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 against the FZ300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and FZ300 is 96 and 59 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and FZ300.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 691g (1.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 380 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $190 | $598 |