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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Launched August 2012
Panasonic FP5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FP5

 VH-410 FP5 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus VH-410

 FP5 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP5

 VH-410 FP5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (260 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
68
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery life (260 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery life (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
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