Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- Successor is Panasonic ZS40

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The VG-120 was brought out 4 years before the ZS35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VG-120 scores against the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic ZS35
VG-120 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus VG-120
ZS35 | VG-120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic ZS35
VG-120 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 against the ZS35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and ZS35.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 305 gr (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $190 | $300 |