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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(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
Panasonic FH10
(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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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FH10

 VG-160 FH10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus VG-160

 FH10 VG-160 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FH10

 VG-160 FH10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
27
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
66
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (165 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic 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