Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS7

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was released 2 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-110 grades against the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 vs the FS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and FS7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and FS7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VG-110 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger VG-110 provides an edge in sensor tech.