Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410
89 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
49
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | August 2012 | November 2011 | Newer by 9 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus VH-410
E-PM1 | VH-410 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus 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 |