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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF3
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very well matched but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was introduced very close to the GF2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-110 grades against the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic GF2

 VG-110 GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus VG-110

 GF2 VG-110 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic GF2

 VG-110 GF2 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-110 and the GF2.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and GF2 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and GF2.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The VG-110 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field harder.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
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features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
24
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery (300 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
27
quite wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (300 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (27mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-08 2011-02-24
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 310 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 506
Other
Battery life 170 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $330