Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic S1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was unveiled about the same time to the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VG-120 grades versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 compared to the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and S1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.