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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(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
  • Announced August 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 10 months after the 3D1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the VH-410 scores versus the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic 3D1

 VH-410 3D1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012November 2011More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus VH-410

 3D1 VH-410 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic 3D1

 VH-410 3D1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 against the 3D1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and 3D1.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
68
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $186 $670