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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Successor is Olympus E-P2
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus VH-410, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and VH-410 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was introduced 4 years before the VH-410 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-P1 matches up against the VH-410 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus VH-410

 E-P1 VH-410 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus E-P1

 VH-410 E-P1 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus VH-410

 E-P1 VH-410 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 comes with outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P1 vs the VH-410.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and VH-410 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and VH-410.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VH-410 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography features
Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
43
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P1
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging info
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus PEN E-P1Olympus VH-410
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P1 Olympus VH-410
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-29 2012-08-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $182 $186