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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 3 years prior to the SZ8 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-110 matches up versus the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic SZ8

 VG-110 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus VG-110

 SZ8 VG-110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic SZ8

 VG-110 SZ8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VG-110 and the SZ8.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and SZ8 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and SZ8.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography features
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography features
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (170 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (159g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
28
rather wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (27mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic SZ8
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $275