Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic F5 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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VH-410 was announced 4 months prior to the F5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VH-410 grades against the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic F5
| VH-410 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus VH-410
| F5 | VH-410 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic F5
| VH-410 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
| Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, 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") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 versus the F5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and F5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $186 | $100 |