Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FP8

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.