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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 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 FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was unveiled 13 months later than the FP2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the VG-120 matches up against the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FP2

 VG-120 FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus VG-120

 FP2 VG-120 

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FP2

 VG-120 FP2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VG-120 vs the FP2.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and FP2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent VG-120 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
62
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus VG-120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $190 $80