Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 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
- Released January 2011
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FP2
VG-120 | FP2 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus VG-120
FP2 | VG-120 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FP2
VG-120 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Olympus VG-120 versus Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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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 |