Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH20
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH20 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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was unveiled 2 years after the FH20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VH-410 scores against the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FH20
VH-410 | FH20 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus VH-410
FH20 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH20
VH-410 | FH20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 against the FH20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and FH20.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $186 | $179 |