Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH2 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VH-410 was announced 20 months later than the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VH-410 grades against the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FH2
VH-410 | FH2 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus VH-410
FH2 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH2
VH-410 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 vs the FH2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and FH2.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VH-410 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
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 | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 270 photographs |
Battery type | - | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $186 | $149 |