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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic FP7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FP7

 VG-145 FP7 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus VG-145

 FP7 VG-145 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP7

 VG-145 FP7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
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