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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 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 FP2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FP2

 VG-145 FP2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display sizing3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic 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