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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2008
  • Old Model is Olympus E-1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-5
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-3 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was introduced 4 years before the VG-110 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-3 matches up versus the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus VG-110

 E-3 VG-110 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus E-3

 VG-110 E-3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2008More modern by 36 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus VG-110

 E-3 VG-110 
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-3 against the VG-110.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and VG-110 is 56 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and VG-110.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-110 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
57
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
24
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
55
weather sealing
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (170 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-3
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
18
can't record video
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus E-3Olympus VG-110
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-3 Olympus VG-110
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-02-20 2011-02-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 pounds) 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 170 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $670 $150