Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic SZ7

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic SZ7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was released 12 months prior to the SZ7 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-120 scores vs the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 vs the SZ7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and SZ7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged VG-120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.