Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 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
- Released January 2012
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FP2
VG-160 | FP2 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus VG-160
FP2 | VG-160 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FP2
VG-160 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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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 |