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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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 July 2011
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FH25, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was revealed 7 months later than the FH25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-145 scores against the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FH25

 VG-145 FH25 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus VG-145

 FH25 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH25

 VG-145 FH25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 and the FH25.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and FH25.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger VG-145 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
no Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
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 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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack 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, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $180