Olympus VG-120 vs Sony TX5

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The VG-120 was brought out 11 months later than the TX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VG-120 scores vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-120 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 and the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and TX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-120 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-120 will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger VG-120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.