Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VH-410

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus VH-410, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and VH-410 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 18 months prior to the VH-410 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL2 matches up against the VH-410 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 versus the VH-410.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and VH-410 is 85 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and VH-410.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VH-410 will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind in sensor technology.