Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-110
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
- Replacement is Olympus E-P3
(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
- Introduced February 2011
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus VG-110, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-P2 was manufactured 9 months before the VG-110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-P2 grades versus the VG-110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus VG-110
E-P2 | VG-110 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus E-P2
VG-110 | E-P2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | April 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus VG-110
E-P2 | VG-110 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 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).
Compare the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 and the VG-110.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and VG-110 is 86 and 97 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and VG-110.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-P2 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older E-P2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus VG-110 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 105 gr (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 170 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $799 | $150 |