Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic ZR3

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic ZR3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was manufactured 12 months later than the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-120 scores against the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 has got external measurements 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 ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VG-120 vs the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and ZR3.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-120 will have an edge in sensor innovation.