Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ300

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.