Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VG-120 was announced 12 months after the TS10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VG-120 matches up against the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic TS10
VG-120 | TS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus VG-120
TS10 | VG-120 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic TS10
VG-120 | TS10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 vs the TS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and TS10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | 188g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $190 | $249 |