Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 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
- Launched January 2012
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FP8
VG-160 | FP8 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus VG-160
FP8 | VG-160 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FP8
VG-160 | FP8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check the Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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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 |