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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL1s
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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1 was released 8 months earlier than the VG-110 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL1 matches up vs the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus VG-110

 E-PL1 VG-110 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus E-PL1

 VG-110 E-PL1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011May 2010Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus VG-110

 E-PL1 VG-110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 and the VG-110.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and VG-110 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and VG-110.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
26
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL1
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery power (290 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
24
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (290 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery power (290 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
27
relatively wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
relatively wide (27mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1 Olympus VG-110
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-05-17 2011-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334g (0.74 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 170 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $288 $150