Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FP5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VH-410 was unveiled 20 months later than the FP5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VH-410 matches up against the FP5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FP5
VH-410 | FP5 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus VH-410
FP5 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP5
VH-410 | FP5 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 offers outside dimensions 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 FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 compared to the FP5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and FP5.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-05 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $186 | $199 |