Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
28
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VG-145 was released 19 months later than the FP2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VG-145 matches up against the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FP2
VG-145 | FP2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus VG-145
FP2 | VG-145 |
---|
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP2
VG-145 | FP2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 comes with physical 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) while the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-145 and the FP2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and FP2.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VG-145 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) |
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 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $80 |