Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS30

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was brought out 5 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-120 matches up vs the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the VG-120 against the TS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and TS30.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.