Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus VG-110

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus VG-110, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was announced 2 months earlier than the VG-110 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL1s matches up against the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus VG-110. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s provides outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus VG-110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s versus the VG-110.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and VG-110 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and VG-110.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult.