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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 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 FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed 2 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VH-410 grades versus the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FP1

 VH-410 FP1 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus VH-410

 FP1 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP1

 VH-410 FP1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 versus the FP1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and FP1.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
68
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.34 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 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 Single Single
Price at launch $186 $153