Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-160 was announced very close to the FH8 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VG-160 matches up vs the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FH8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus VG-160
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Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FH8
VG-160 | FH8 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-160 and the FH8.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and FH8.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-09 |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 123 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 165 photos | 260 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $90 | $149 |