Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-110

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus VG-110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 2 years after the VG-110 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades vs the VG-110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the VG-110.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and VG-110 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and VG-110.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent XZ-10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.