Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2011

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and VG-110 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z270 was revealed 3 years prior to the VG-110 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z270 grades against the VG-110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Olympus VG-110. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Olympus VG-110
EX-Z270 | VG-110 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Casio EX-Z270
VG-110 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-110
EX-Z270 | VG-110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z270 and Olympus VG-110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 and the VG-110.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and VG-110.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus VG-110 will give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Olympus VG-110 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 105g (0.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 170 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $150 |