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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was introduced 7 months later than the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VG-145 scores against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FH27

 VG-145 FH27 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus VG-145

 FH27 VG-145 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH27

 VG-145 FH27 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 against the FH27.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and FH27.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $229