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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic SZ1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 11 months prior to the SZ1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-110 grades against the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic SZ1

 VG-110 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus VG-110

 SZ1 VG-110 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic SZ1

 VG-110 SZ1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 features 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) while the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-110 versus the SZ1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and SZ1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and SZ1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ1 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography highlights
24
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (170 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
27
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (170 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (27mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic SZ1
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 131 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $179