Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH22
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched February 2011
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH22, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VG-110 was introduced 14 months later than the FH22 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VG-110 grades versus the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FH22
VG-110 | FH22 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus VG-110
FH22 | VG-110 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH22
VG-110 | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 features exterior 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 FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the VG-110 vs the FH22.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FH22 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and FH22.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH22 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern VG-110 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $150 | $200 |