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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic S1R

 VG-110 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus VG-110

 S1R VG-110 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2011More recent by 97 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic S1R

 VG-110 S1R 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

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

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
27
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
88
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (170 per charge)
no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery life (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
60
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
low battery life (360 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
33
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-02-08 2019-02-01
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 1020g (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 170 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $150 $3,698