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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 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 FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was announced 14 months later than the FP3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-110 scores against the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FP3

 VG-110 FP3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus VG-110

 FP3 VG-110 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP3

 VG-110 FP3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 versus the FP3.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FP3 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and FP3.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP3 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern VG-110 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography highlights
27
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
28
pretty wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (170 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (27mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.23 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 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 Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $182