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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic TS20

 VG-110 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus VG-110

 TS20 VG-110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS20

 VG-110 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
26
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
24
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
27
decently wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (27mm)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
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
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