Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GF2
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe VG-110 was launched 17 months later than the GF1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-110 grades against the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic GF1
| VG-110 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | October 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus VG-110
| GF1 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic GF1
| VG-110 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 comes with outer 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) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 vs the GF1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and GF1 is 97 and 85 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and GF1.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The VG-110 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher VG-110 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2009-10-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 105 grams (0.23 lb) | 385 grams (0.85 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 170 photographs | 380 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $150 | $400 |