Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic S5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was unveiled 10 years prior to the S5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VG-110 matches up against the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 versus the S5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and S5 is 97 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and S5.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S5 will resolve extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.