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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-160 grades vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic FS25

 VG-160 FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus VG-160

 FS25 VG-160 

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FS25

 VG-160 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 compared to the FS25.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and FS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-160 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer VG-160 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (165 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
65
lighter than competition in class (125g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (165 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (165 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
30
really wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-01-27
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 125 grams (0.28 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $230