Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic G6

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic G6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was revealed 3 years before the G6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-120 matches up versus the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic G6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 and the G6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and G6 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and G6.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-120 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.