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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the TS25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VG-110 matches up versus the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic TS25

 VG-110 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus VG-110

 TS25 VG-110 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS25

 VG-110 TS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 comes with outside dimensions 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 TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 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 based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 vs the TS25.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and TS25 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and TS25.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
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supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
24
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
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reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (27mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 250 photos
Style 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
Card slots 1 1
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