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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 14 months after the FH1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-110 matches up vs the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FH1

 VG-110 FH1 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus VG-110

 FH1 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH1

 VG-110 FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 against the FH1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FH1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and FH1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
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supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (170 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
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relatively wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (27mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 grams (0.23 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $150