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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 19 months after the FP8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-110 scores against the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FP8

 VG-110 FP8 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus VG-110

 FP8 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP8

 VG-110 FP8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. 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) and the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 vs the FP8.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FP8 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and FP8.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent VG-110 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (170 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (170 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (170 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $300