Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH25, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-120 was released about the same time to the FH25 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the VG-120 grades vs the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FH25
VG-120 | FH25 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus VG-120
FH25 | VG-120 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FH25
VG-120 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-120 compared to the FH25.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and FH25.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine VI |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $190 | $180 |