Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic GX850

Below, we are comparing the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic GX850, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly similar but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The VG-120 was released 7 years before the GX850 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VG-120 scores vs the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. 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) and the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 vs the GX850.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and GX850 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and GX850.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX850 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.