Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic G3

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic G3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was revealed 5 months prior to the G3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-110 grades against the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 features external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 and the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and G3 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and G3.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G3 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.