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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

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

 VG-110 FP7 

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).

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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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
26
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
34
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
48
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
24
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
44
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
57
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)
63
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
41
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
28
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
29
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