Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic GF3

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic GF3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very close but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-120 was revealed 7 months prior to the GF3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-120 grades vs the GF3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 against the GF3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and GF3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and GF3.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus VG-120 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.