Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 12 months after the FH7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VH-410 scores versus the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 vs the FH7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and FH7.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent VH-410 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.