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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 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 FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic FS25, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was brought out 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the VG-110 scores vs the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FS25

 VG-110 FS25 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus VG-110

 FS25 VG-110 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FS25

 VG-110 FS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 offers external 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 FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 vs the FS25.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FS25 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and FS25.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer VG-110 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography features
Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
24
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (170 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (170 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (170 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (27mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $230