Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS3

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was announced 7 months prior to the TS3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-120 scores versus the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 offers 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) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 vs the TS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and TS3.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.