Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was introduced 2 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VH-410 grades against the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FP3
VH-410 | FP3 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus VH-410
FP3 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP3
VH-410 | FP3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 and the FP3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and FP3.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $186 | $182 |