Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.