Olympus 1 vs Olympus VH-410

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 1 and Olympus VH-410, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and VH-410 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was launched 16 months later than the VH-410 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 matches up vs the VH-410 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 and Olympus VH-410 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 vs the VH-410.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and VH-410 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and VH-410.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VH-410 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer 1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.