Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H
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![Olympus VH-410 front Olympus VH-410 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VH-410/Olympus-VH-410-front.jpg)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Released August 2019
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic S1H, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.
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The VH-410 was released 8 years prior to the S1H and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VH-410 scores vs the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic S1H
VH-410 | S1H |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus VH-410
S1H | VH-410 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 85 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic S1H
VH-410 | S1H | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VH-410 against the S1H.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1H-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and S1H is 95 and 52 respectively.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1H-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and S1H.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VH-410 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1H will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older VH-410 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1H-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1H-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 2,330k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 5952x3988 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 1052g (2.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Retail price | $186 | $3,998 |