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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-110 was introduced 2 months later than the FH2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-110 matches up against the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FH2

 VG-110 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus VG-110

 FH2 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH2

 VG-110 FH2 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 and the FH2.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and FH2 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and FH2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
26
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
24
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (170 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
good battery (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (170 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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