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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was unveiled 19 months after the FP3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VG-145 scores vs the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FP3

 VG-145 FP3 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus VG-145

 FP3 VG-145 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP3

 VG-145 FP3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FP3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VG-145 versus the FP3.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and FP3.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher VG-145 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
offers touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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), 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
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
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 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $182