Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VG-110

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.