Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S2

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was introduced 11 months prior to the S2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VG-110 grades against the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 vs the S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and S2 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and S2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic S2 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.