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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(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
Panasonic FP3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FP3

 VH-410 FP3 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus VH-410

 FP3 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP3

 VH-410 FP3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
68
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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