Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LX100 II

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.