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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic FH22
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FH22

 VG-120 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus VG-120

 FH22 VG-120 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FH22

 VG-120 FH22 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography features
Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
26
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus VG-120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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
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