Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FH3

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.