Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Launched January 2013
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Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VG-160 was launched 12 months prior to the FH10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the VG-160 matches up against the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FH10
| VG-160 | FH10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus VG-160
| FH10 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FH10
| VG-160 | FH10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 versus the FH10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and FH10.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH10 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 165 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $90 | $110 |