Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GX9

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic GX9, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was brought out 8 years prior to the GX9 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VG-110 grades versus the GX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 compared to the GX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and GX9 is 97 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and GX9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GX9 will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.