Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Older Model is Panasonic LX100

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is relatively well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The VH-410 was launched 7 years earlier than the LX100 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VH-410 matches up against the LX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic LX100 II
VH-410 | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus VH-410
LX100 II | VH-410 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 73 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+780k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic LX100 II
VH-410 | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 and the LX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and LX100 II is 95 and 81 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and LX100 II.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VH-410 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older VH-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2018-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 17 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4736 x 3552 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1800s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 392 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $186 | $998 |