Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic SZ1
VG-110 | SZ1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus VG-110
SZ1 | VG-110 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic SZ1
VG-110 | SZ1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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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 |