Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS4

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was introduced 11 months prior to the TS4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-110 grades versus the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 features external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 versus the TS4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and TS4 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and TS4.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.