Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was revealed 9 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-110 matches up vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides 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 S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 against the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and S1 is 97 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and S1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1 will give you more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.