Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ15W

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ15W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was released 23 months after the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VG-120 grades vs the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 compared to the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and HZ15W.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-120 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.