Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic LF1

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic LF1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-110 was released 3 years earlier than the LF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VG-110 grades vs the LF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 features external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 compared to the LF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and LF1 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and LF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The VG-110 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.