Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH20

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.