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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 2 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-160 scores against the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FH3

 VG-160 FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus VG-160

 FH3 VG-160 

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FH3

 VG-160 FH3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 compared to the FH3.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and FH3.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VG-160 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
27
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (165 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (165 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (165 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VG-160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 165 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $90 $160