Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS15

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 2 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VG-110 grades versus the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 provides outer dimensions 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 FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 and the FS15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and FS15 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher VG-110 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.