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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and VH-410 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was unveiled 7 years after the VH-410 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 III matches up versus the VH-410 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus VH-410

 E-M1 III VH-410 
RevealedFebruary 2020August 2012Newer by 91 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 VH-410 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus VH-410

 E-M1 III VH-410 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 III against the VH-410.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and VH-410 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and VH-410.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography features
Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
79
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
68
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography info
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus VH-410
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-11 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $1,800 $186