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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-110 scores versus the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic ZS20

 VG-110 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus VG-110

 ZS20 VG-110 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2011More modern by 14 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic ZS20

 VG-110 ZS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 offers exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 versus the ZS20.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and ZS20 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and ZS20.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
24
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (170 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (170 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
27
really wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (170 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
28
really wide (27mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2012-04-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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