Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched February 2011
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic ZS1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-110 was unveiled 22 months after the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 grades vs the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic ZS1
VG-110 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus VG-110
ZS1 | VG-110 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic ZS1
VG-110 | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has exterior measurements 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 ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 against the ZS1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and ZS1 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and ZS1.
As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus VG-110 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent VG-110 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $0 |