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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 8 months later than the FH6 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the VH-410 grades versus the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FH6

 VH-410 FH6 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus VH-410

 FH6 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH6

 VH-410 FH6 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 has got 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 FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VH-410 and the FH6.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and FH6.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger VH-410 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery life (280 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
68
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $186 $129