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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 19 months after the FP1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-145 scores vs the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FP1

 VG-145 FP1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus VG-145

 FP1 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP1

 VG-145 FP1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior measurements 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 FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 and the FP1.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and FP1.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern VG-145 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
26
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
36
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-27 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 price $0 $153