Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GH5S

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic GH5S, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is fairly close but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was revealed 8 years earlier than the GH5S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VG-110 scores vs the GH5S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 and the GH5S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and GH5S is 97 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and GH5S.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus VG-110 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.