Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R

Its time to look closer at the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic S1R, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was released 9 years earlier than the S1R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-110 scores against the S1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic S1R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 and the S1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and S1R is 97 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and S1R.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-110 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1R will show extra detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.