Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH8

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was unveiled 8 months later than the FH8 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VH-410 scores vs the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 comes with physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VH-410 versus the FH8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and FH8.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent VH-410 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.