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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was manufactured 2 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 grades vs the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FP8

 VG-145 FP8 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus VG-145

 FP8 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP8

 VG-145 FP8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 compared to the FP8.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and FP8.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer VG-145 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography information
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $300