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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(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
  • Released August 2012
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 2 years after the FH3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VH-410 matches up vs the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FH3

 VH-410 FH3 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus VH-410

 FH3 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH3

 VH-410 FH3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 offers external 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 FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 vs the FH3.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and FH3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
68
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
32
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 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 speed 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $186 $160