Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Panasonic FX580
VG-110 | FX580 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus VG-110
FX580 | VG-110 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic FX580
VG-110 | FX580 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |