Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VG-110 was released 5 months earlier than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-110 matches up versus the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic ZS8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus VG-110
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic ZS8
VG-110 | ZS8 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 and the ZS8.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and ZS8 is 97 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and ZS8.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS8 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 pounds) | 210g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 340 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Pricing at release | $150 | $275 |