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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus VG-110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was announced 2 years after the FX580 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-110 grades vs the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FX580

 VG-110 FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus VG-110

 FX580 VG-110 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FX580

 VG-110 FX580 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 against the FX580.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and FX580 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and FX580.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger VG-110 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
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has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography info
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has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
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reasonably wide (27mm)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus VG-110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $499