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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 2 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-160 grades vs the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FP8

 VG-160 FP8 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus VG-160

 FP8 VG-160 

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FP8

 VG-160 FP8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 vs the FP8.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and FP8.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer VG-160 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (165 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (165 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (151 grams)
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $90 $300