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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus VH-410, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and VH-410 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was released 9 months prior to the VH-410 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PM1 grades vs the VH-410 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus VH-410

 E-PM1 VH-410 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus E-PM1

 VH-410 E-PM1 
RevealedAugust 2012November 2011Newer by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus VH-410

 E-PM1 VH-410 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the VH-410.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and VH-410 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and VH-410.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VH-410 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography factors
45
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography info
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging factors
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Olympus VH-410
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus VH-410
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-23 2012-08-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 gr (0.58 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $186