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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Launched August 2012
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 20 months after the FH5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VH-410 grades vs the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FH5

 VH-410 FH5 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus VH-410

 FH5 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH5

 VH-410 FH5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VH-410 vs the FH5.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and FH5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher VH-410 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
68
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
has touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 121 gr (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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $186 $169