Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FZ35

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FZ35, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 7 months after the FZ35 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VG-120 grades against the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 and the FZ35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and FZ35 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and FZ35.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer VG-120 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.