Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH27

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 20 months later than the FH27 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VH-410 matches up against the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 features outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 against the FH27.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and FH27.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer VH-410 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.