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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 13 months after the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the VG-110 grades against the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic TS2

 VG-110 TS2 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus VG-110

 TS2 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS2

 VG-110 TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VG-110 versus the TS2.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and TS2 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and TS2.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS2 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern VG-110 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
24
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
27
pretty wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (170 per charge)
no Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
28
pretty wide (27mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-08 2010-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery 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
Price at release $150 $350