Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS20

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 13 months before the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the VG-120 scores against the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 vs the TS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and TS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.