Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic ZS8 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus VG-120 has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS8 has external dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3″) and weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus VG-120 and the Panasonic ZS8. Olympus VG-120 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Panasonic ZS8.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic ZS8.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus VG-120 is significantly lighter (90g ) than the Panasonic ZS8 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus VG-120 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 (Lumix DMC-TZ18) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic ZS8's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.