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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was introduced 13 months after the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-120 scores against the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung TL205

 VG-120 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Olympus VG-120

 TL205 VG-120 

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung TL205

 VG-120 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys 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 Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-120 versus the TL205.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and TL205.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer VG-120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography factors
Samsung TL205 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
26
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
28
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung TL205
 Olympus VG-120Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-120 Samsung TL205
Other name - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $190 $180