Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH3 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FH3, 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 FH3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VG-120 was revealed 13 months later than the FH3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VG-120 matches up vs the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FH3
VG-120 | FH3 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus VG-120
FH3 | VG-120 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FH3
VG-120 | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-120 vs the FH3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and FH3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent VG-120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" 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 | 160 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $190 | $160 |