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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 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 FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was released around the same time to the FH7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 scores versus the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FH7

 VG-145 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus VG-145

 FH7 VG-145 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH7

 VG-145 FH7 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-145 versus the FH7.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and FH7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (126 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-09-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Launch cost $0 $149