Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS3

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 6 months before the TS3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-110 scores versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 versus the TS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and TS3 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and TS3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.