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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2003
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-3
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus VG-110, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and VG-110 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was released 8 years before the VG-110 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-1 matches up versus the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus VG-110

 E-1 VG-110 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus E-1

 VG-110 E-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011November 2003Newer by 87 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k134kSharper screen (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus VG-110

 E-1 VG-110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 provides exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus VG-110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-1 and the VG-110.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and VG-110 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and VG-110.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VG-110 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
57
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (735g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-1
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
24
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (170 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
47
lighter than competitors (735g)
weather proof
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (170 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (170 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-1
Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
9
no video
28
relatively wide (27mm)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus E-1Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-1 Olympus VG-110
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2003-11-29 2011-02-08
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 2560 x 1920 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 134k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735g (1.62 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 170 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,700 $150