Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was launched 11 months prior to the TS20 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VG-110 grades vs the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic TS20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus VG-110
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS20
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 compared to the TS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and TS20 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and TS20.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2012-01-31 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $150 | $179 |