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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was manufactured 14 months after the FP2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VG-110 scores versus the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FP2

 VG-110 FP2 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus VG-110

 FP2 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP2

 VG-110 FP2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-110 and the FP2.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FP2 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and FP2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP2 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
24
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 shots)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (170 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
56
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
27
rather wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (170 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
28
rather wide (27mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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)
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
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 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $80