Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic SZ3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 24 months before the SZ3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-120 grades vs the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 against the SZ3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ3 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.