Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VG-120 was launched within a month of the FP7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VG-120 matches up versus the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic FP7
VG-120 | FP7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus VG-120
FP7 | VG-120 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic FP7
VG-120 | FP7 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-120 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-120 versus the FP7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and FP7.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 240 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $190 | $227 |