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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung HZ25W

 VG-120 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus VG-120

 HZ25W VG-120 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ25W

 VG-120 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (160 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus VG-120Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-120 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $190 $350