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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was brought out 14 months after the FH3 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VG-110 matches up versus the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FH3

 VG-110 FH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus VG-110

 FH3 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH3

 VG-110 FH3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outside 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 FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 compared to the FH3.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FH3 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and FH3.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger VG-110 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
24
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
27
really wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
28
really wide (27mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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