Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FH22, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VG-120 was introduced 13 months later than the FH22 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-120 grades against the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FH22
VG-120 | FH22 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus VG-120
FH22 | VG-120 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FH22
VG-120 | FH22 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 and the FH22.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and FH22.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer VG-120 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 160 images | - |
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $190 | $200 |