Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS4

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was launched 13 months before the TS4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the VG-120 grades versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the VG-120 vs the TS4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and TS4.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.