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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 2 months later than the FP5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-110 grades vs the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FP5

 VG-110 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus VG-110

 FP5 VG-110 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP5

 VG-110 FP5 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the FP5.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and FP5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and FP5.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
26
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
24
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (170 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (260 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (170 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
great battery life (260 per charge)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
great battery life (260 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
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 distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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