Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VG-145 was revealed 7 months after the FP7 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-145 matches up vs the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-145 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FP7
VG-145 | FP7 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus VG-145
FP7 | VG-145 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP7
VG-145 | FP7 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 has 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) and the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 and the FP7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and FP7.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger VG-145 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-145 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2011-01-05 |
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 dimensions | 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 Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 240 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $227 |