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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 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 FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 2 years after the FX48 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VG-110 scores against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FX48

 VG-110 FX48 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus VG-110

 FX48 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FX48

 VG-110 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the FX48.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FX48 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and FX48.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-110 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
24
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (170 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
27
decently wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (170 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (27mm)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Type of battery 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $325