Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus VH-410
E-P1 | VH-410 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus E-P1
VH-410 | E-P1 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus VH-410
E-P1 | VH-410 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Olympus VH-410 | |
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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 |