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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
97 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was introduced 2 months later than the FP7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VG-110 matches up against the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus VG-110

		

		

			
 FP7 VG-110 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 VG-110 FP7 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 vs the FP7.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and FP7 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and FP7.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
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 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
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 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
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 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (170 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
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 flash built-in
 quite wide (27mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (170 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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 better than average battery power (240 shots)
 includes focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
27
 quite wide (27mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery (170 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 big screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (240 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
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 quite wide (27mm)
 features face detection autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external mic port
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 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
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 All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Price at launch $150 $227