Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic TS6

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TS6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-110 scores versus the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 offers outside 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 TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 compared to the TS6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and TS6 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and TS6.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.