Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic GX1

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic GX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was brought out 12 months before the GX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-110 scores vs the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has outside dimensions 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 GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the GX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and GX1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and GX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX1 will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.