Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W

Its time to look closer at the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was revealed 7 months after the HZ25W so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the VG-120 grades vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 versus the HZ25W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher VG-120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.