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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
97 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic FZ300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 5 years prior to the FZ300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VG-110 matches up against the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 VG-110 FZ300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus VG-110

		

		

			
 FZ300 VG-110 
RevealedJuly 2015February 2011More modern by 53 months
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 vs the FZ300.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FZ300 is 97 and 59 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and FZ300.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should factor the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
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 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
46
 manual focus
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-110 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
48
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
59
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 environment proofing
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
24
 supports tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (170 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (380 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography advice
57
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (27mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (170 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 comes with touch focus
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 more heavy than others (691g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (27mm)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery pack (170 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
52
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
28
 pretty wide (27mm)
 supports face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external mic port
62
 really wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone jack
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others (691 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2015-07-16
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 691 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $598