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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 14 months later than the FH20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the VG-110 grades against the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FH20

 VG-110 FH20 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus VG-110

 FH20 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH20

 VG-110 FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outer 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 FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 and the FH20.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and FH20 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and FH20.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
24
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
rather wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
28
rather wide (27mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery form 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $179