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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P5
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P3 was unveiled 7 months after the VG-110 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-P3 scores versus the VG-110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus VG-110

 E-P3 VG-110 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus E-P3

 VG-110 E-P3 

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus VG-110

 E-P3 VG-110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 and the VG-110.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and VG-110 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and VG-110.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The fresher E-P3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
24
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P3
Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
60
has focus by touch
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (170 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
rather wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging features
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
28
rather wide (27mm)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus PEN E-P3Olympus VG-110
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P3 Olympus VG-110
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-17 2011-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 369 grams (0.81 pounds) 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 170 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $150