Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic G5

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic G5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was brought out 18 months before the G5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-120 scores against the G5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 against the G5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and G5 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and G5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be behind in sensor tech.