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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was launched 2 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VG-160 matches up against the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FP2

 VG-160 FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus VG-160

 FP2 VG-160 

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FP2

 VG-160 FP2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-160 against the FP2.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and FP2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger VG-160 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others in class (125g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (165 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (165 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery type 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $80