Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look closer at the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 8 months after the ZS5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-110 scores versus the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 and the ZS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and ZS5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and ZS5.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-110 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.