Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FH6
| VH-410 | FH6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
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
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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Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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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Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Olympus VH-410 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
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)
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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Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
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
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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Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
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
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
| Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic 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 |