Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-110

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-110, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was brought out 18 months prior to the VG-110 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-P1 grades vs the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VG-110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 versus the VG-110.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and VG-110 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and VG-110.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P1 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.