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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 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 TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 grades versus the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic TS1

 VG-110 TS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus VG-110

 TS1 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS1

 VG-110 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 and the TS1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and TS1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and TS1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer VG-110 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
26
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
24
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
27
decently wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (27mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
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) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $380