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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 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 FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 3 years after the FS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VH-410 matches up against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FS25

 VH-410 FS25 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus VH-410

 FS25 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FS25

 VH-410 FS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 vs the FS25.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and FS25.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VH-410 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer VH-410 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
68
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 152g (0.34 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $186 $230