Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh G700SE

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was unveiled 3 months after the G700SE which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-120 matches up against the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 versus the G700SE.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and G700SE.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.