Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VH-410

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VH-410, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 2 years later than the VH-410 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-860 grades vs the VH-410 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 compared to the VH-410.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and VH-410 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-860 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.