Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic TS5

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was revealed 3 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VG-120 grades versus the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys physical measurements 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 TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 versus the TS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and TS5.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.