Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic LX5

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic LX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The VG-110 was brought out 10 months earlier than the LX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VG-110 scores versus the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 versus the LX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and LX5 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and LX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VG-110 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.