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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-145 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was manufactured 2 years after the FS7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-145 grades versus the FS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Panasonic FS7

 VG-145 FS7 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus VG-145

 FS7 VG-145 

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FS7

 VG-145 FS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-145 compared to the FS7.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and FS7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-145 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VG-145 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus VG-145 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus VG-145Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-145 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 139 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $160