Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VH-410

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.