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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was unveiled 14 months later than the FP1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up versus the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FP1

 VG-110 FP1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus VG-110

 FP1 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP1

 VG-110 FP1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-110 and the FP1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and FP1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and FP1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-110 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
27
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
25
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (170 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
28
fairly wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (170 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
28
fairly wide (27mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (151g)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 (30fps), 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $153