Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX48
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX48 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was launched 3 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VH-410 grades versus the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FX48
VH-410 | FX48 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus VH-410
FX48 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FX48
VH-410 | FX48 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 compared to the FX48.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and FX48.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer VH-410 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Supported 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 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $186 | $325 |