Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS42

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was brought out 23 months later than the FS42 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-110 grades against the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 against the FS42.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FS42 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and FS42.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-110 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus VG-110 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger VG-110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.